Researcher in Pharmacometrics

The Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University has an interdisciplinary environment at the center of the pharmaceutical arena. With frontline research, first-rate education and extensive collaborations we constitute an important driving force in the development of our academic field. IFF has approximately 150 employees and a revenue of nearly 180 million SEK. In this inspiring environment our rich diversity of research groups, several of international prominence, develop and conduct work of great scientific importance. Among our core competences are computational modelling and simulations, PKPD, in vitro ADME models, advanced in vivo methods, development of biological medicines, as well as patient and societal aspects, from optimizing the use of drugs in individuals to societal pharmaceutical policies. Together, we form a unique cluster of academic competences within pharmaceutical science, playing a key role in shaping the future of pharmacy in both Sweden and globally.

Our scientific focus areas in selection: • Biologics • Clinical Pharmacy • Drug Delivery • Molecular Pharmaceutics • Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology• Pharmacometrics • Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacokinetics • Pharmacoeconomics • Pharmacoepidemiology • Pharmacotherapy • Social Pharmacy

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Are you interested in working in pharmacometrics with a focus on global health, supported by skilled and friendly colleagues in an international environment? You are welcome to apply for a research position at the Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University.

Diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria claim millions of lives every year, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The Pharmacometric Methods for Global Health research group uses pharmacometric approaches to develop new drugs and optimize treatments for these infectious diseases. We are part of the larger Pharmacometrics Unit, which is a leader in method development and the application of innovative models.

Duties
The position involves working on a project focused on meta-analysis of microbiological data from clinical studies. The aim is to develop an optimized and standardized analytical model to improve statistical power for detecting drug effects and to enable comparisons across studies.

Requirements
A doctoral degree. Strong technical expertise in pharmacometrics. Extensive experience with software such as R and NONMEM. Good communication skills in spoken and written English. A strong motivation to contribute positively to tuberculosis research.

Additional qualifications
Specific experience in analyzing microbiological data from tuberculosis drug studies. Experience working in international collaborations.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 10-12 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 16 February 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala, Biomedical Center.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Elin Svensson, elin.svensson@uu.se

In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process.

Please submit your application by 6 February 2026, UFV-PA 2026/120.

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