Post Doctoral Fellow

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Description

The Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University is seeking a highly qualified, motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct physiologically based kinetic (PBK) modeling of metabolic drugs and endogenous hormones.

 

You will be part of a multi-institutional team to study how the changing hormonal milieu in women affects their responses to medicines. The successful candidate will develop PBK models of (a) metformin, insulin, andGLP-1 receptor agonist to describe and predict how female sex hormones modulate the ADME of these metabolic drugs, and (b) endogenous hormones to support computational modeling of the menstrual cycle and metabolic diseases.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

 

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in one of the following areas: (a) PBK modeling, biomedical engineering, physics, mathematics, or other quantitative sciences with adequate knowledge and computational skills in modeling disposition of small molecules or biologics, or (b) pharmaceutical science, biology, toxicology, systems biology, or other biological sciences supplemented with evidence of mathematical, programming, kinetic modeling skills. In addition, applicants should have excellent scientific writing skills and the ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially in a team setting. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected provided that progress is satisfactory and funds are available.

 

To apply, please submit a Biosketch, cover letter, and contact information for three references (name with position title, phone, and email address). In your cover letter, please summarize your relevant research experience.

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