Postdoctoral Associate
About The Position
Two postdoctoral researcher positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Sarah Kim ( https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/profile/kim-sarah/) to apply modeling and simulation approaches to optimize clinical trial designs for neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. Postdoctoral researchers will engage in multiple projects focused on developing data-driven disease-drug-trial modeling and simulation platforms, as well as AI-assisted analytical and informatics tools. These are one-year initial appointments with the potential for renewal for additional year(s), contingent upon performance and available funding. UF and Lake Nona Medical City: The University of Florida College of Pharmacy was ranked No. 4 by U.S. News & World Report in 2026. UF offers a highly collaborative environment, providing researchers with numerous opportunities for learning and research collaborations. Lake Nona Medical City, located in Orlando, Florida, is a health and life sciences campus near Orlando International Airport and within the master-planned community of Lake Nona. This position is located in Orlando, FL.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology, mathematics, statistics, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related biomedical or computational science field, and have relevant research experience.
- Experience in manuscript preparation and submission is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are expected.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of MonolixSuite, R Shiny, and Python is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
- Retirement Options: You may be eligible to participate in the FICA Alternative Plan and other deferred retirement plans.
- Leave: Full-time post-doctoral associates earn paid leave bi-weekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
