Postdoctoral position 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 a driving force in the development of our academic field. 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, 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 include:
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics • Pharmacometrics • Drug Delivery • Molecular Pharmaceutics • Biological Drugs • Pharmacoepidemiology • Social Pharmacy

More information www.farmaci.uu.se

Duties
The research concerns the intersection between pharmacometrics and causal inference methods. The project will involve developing and comparing methodologies for handling intercurrent events (ICEs) in clinical trials, where ICEs are events that occur after treatment initiation in clinical trials, potentially affecting how outcomes are measured, interpreted, or observed. In this project, we will explore examples where ICEs and the strategies used to handle them significantly influence the statistical analysis and clinical study outcomes. Investigations will be based on both simulations and real data analyses of longitudinal clinical trials.

Requirements
PhD degree in statistics, pharmacometrics, epidemiology or a related field or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in the specified field. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and interest in the areas of pharmacometrics and causal inference. The applicant should have good collaboration and communication skills, with ability to express him/herself well, in both oral and written English. A demonstrated capability to conduct and complete a scientific project in a structured and methodological manner is required. Experience of programming in R and pharmacometrics software such as NONMEM or Monolix.

Additional qualifications

Prior experience of causal inference research is advantageous. Experience of both real data analysis and simulation-based investigations. Interest and skill in scientific writing is highly desirable, as is experience of working in an international environment.

 About the employment

The employment is a 2-year position. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date March 1st 2026, or according to agreement. Placement: Uppsala, Sweden

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Mats Karlsson, mats.karlsson@uu.se

Please submit your application by 31 December 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3702.