Careers Job Description
General Description
One Postdoctoral position is available at the group of Dr. Zhu Zhou at York College of the City University of New York (CUNY) and The CUNY Graduate Center to work on the research project funded by NIH. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research that supports understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in special/disease populations and enables precision dosing. The postdoctoral fellow will be initially appointed for a year-long term. The position is renewable for another year with the possibility of an extension, with an anticipated start date of April 2023 (negotiable). The candidate should be highly motivated and able to work well independently and have excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in model-informed precision dosing, pharmacometrics approaches to optimize pharmacotherapy. Applicants in related fields are encouraged to apply.
Other Duties
- Conduct research that supports understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in special/disease populations and enables precision dosing. Model design and simulation of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics data
- Publish high-quality primary research articles in peer-reviewed journals and prepare grant proposals.
- Apart from the projects, the fellow will have the opportunity to develop his or her teaching skills, help with mentoring new graduate students
- Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD, or DVM) in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, or relevant field.
- Good track record of productive research and publications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects.
Preferable:
- Experience with pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics modeling and simulation and related software packages
- Experience with pre-clinical and clinical studies
To apply, please submit the three documents listed below.
- Current CV
- A brief statement of research experience, interests, and career goals
- The names and contact information of the three references
This position will remain open until filled.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
$54,840.00 - $60,000.00
Dec 27, 2023 (Or Until Filled)