Research assistant in Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics: Antibiotics Full-time NEW

Research Assistant in Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics: Antibiotics

The Department of Pharmacy (IFF) 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.

Tasks: The project will involve using pharmacodynamic modeling as a translation tool to characterize antimicrobial drug efficacy with optical density measurement and predict time-kill dynamics of antibacterial agents. Semi-mechanistic models that describe relationships between concentration-effect in vitro and/or in vivo will be used.

Qualifications: The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical, medical, engineering/natural science or a related field. Applicants must have documented experience of pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics or pharmacometrics. Demonstrated proficiency in NONMEM and R is required.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability as well as motivation and interest in improving antibiotic development. The applicant must be able to express him/herself well, both orally and in writing, in English. Applicants must be able to work independently and in a group.

Merit: Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling and/or simulation. Studies in a master's program in pharmaceutical modeling or drug discovery and development, or corresponding program. Interest in, and skill in, scientific writing is highly desirable.

About the employment: The employment is a temporary position, 2-3 months. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 16 June 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Lena Friberg, lena.friberg@uu.se

Please submit your application by 30 March 2026, UFV-PA 2026/806.