Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct physiologically based kinetic (PBK) modeling of metabolic drugs and endogenous hormones. The fellow will join a multi-institutional team studying how changes in women’s hormonal milieu affect responses to medicines. The work includes developing PBK models of metformin, insulin, and GLP-1 receptor agonists to describe and predict how female sex hormones modulate the drugs’ absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), as well as models of endogenous hormones to support computational modeling of the menstrual cycle and metabolic diseases.

The fellow will design and conduct research in a specified field while receiving advanced training and mentorship from a designated Principal Investigator. The position supports development of professional skills and research independence. Duties include designing and evaluating experiments, developing ideas that advance current research, and preparing and publishing scientific manuscripts under the Principal Investigator’s direction. The fellow may operate specific equipment, teach techniques, and train or supervise research staff.

This is a temporary research trainee appointment. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funding is available. Appointments may not exceed five years. Applicants should submit a Biosketch, cover letter summarizing relevant research experience, and contact information for three references.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (such as Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., D.V.M., or DDS) in an appropriate field.
• Ph.D. or equivalent in PBK modeling, biomedical engineering, physics, mathematics, or another quantitative science, with adequate knowledge and computational skills in modeling the disposition of small molecules or biologics; alternatively, a degree in pharmaceutical science, biology, toxicology, systems biology, or another biological science supplemented by evidence of mathematical, programming, and kinetic modeling skills.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially with colleagues in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PBK modeling of metabolic drugs and endogenous hormones.
• Develop PBK models of metformin, insulin, and GLP-1 receptor agonists to predict how female sex hormones modulate their ADME.
• Develop endogenous hormone models to support computational modeling of the menstrual cycle and metabolic diseases.
• Design and conduct research within the specified field under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator.
• Design and evaluate experiments.
• Develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Operate specific equipment, as applicable.
• Teach techniques to others and train or supervise research staff, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree