Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity
PVN ID: YC-2210-005188
Category: Research
Location: YORK COLLEGE

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. 

  1. Current CV
  2. A brief statement of research experience, interests, and career goals
  3. The names and contact information of the three references

This position will remain open until filled.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$54,840.00 - $60,000.00
Closing Date
Dec 27, 2023 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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