The Faculty of Science at Leiden University is looking for a motivated PhD candidate to join their division of Systems Pharmacology and Pharmacy to perform innovative research in the field of statistics within pharmacometrics and systems pharmacology.
The field of pharmacometrics is focused on the development and application of quantitative models to characterize drug effects and disease progression in order to optimize treatment strategies or clinical trial designs. Pharmacometric models involve a combination of mechanism-based mathematical models to describe drug concentrations and effects, and statistical models such as nonlinear mixed effect models to quantify and predict variability between patients. Given the complexity in both clinical data as well as pharmacological mechanisms modelled, the development and implementation of innovative statistical modeling techniques is essential.
Tasks
During the PhD programme, the candidates are expected to
- conduct original and collaborative research in the framework of the project and complete their PhD thesis within 4 years;
- publish scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals;
- present at national and international conferences;
- support education activities in the bachelor and master programs of Biopharmaceutical Sciences;
- engage in collaborations between internal and external research groups;
- follow PhD courses based on an individual training and supervision plan.
Duration: 4 years
Salary
- The salary ranges from € 2.770,- per month in the first year to € 3.539,- gross per month in the fourth year based on a full-time position
- Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%),
- Training and career development and sabbatical leave.
- Dual career programme for international spouses.
- Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate for the PhD candidate position in Statistics and Pharmacometrics has:
- a Master’s degree in (applied) statistics or similar degrees with a focus on statistical and/quantitative techniques, or, a master’s degree in biomedical/biopharmaceutical focus with a strong focus on statistical/quantitative techniques;
- knowledge of, or experience in biological, biomedical, or pharmaceutical sciences;
- affinity with, or interest in, teaching or supervising students;
- strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in research;
- prior experience with statistical analysis and methodology, and/or pharmacometrics modeling, preferably using a scripting language (e.g., in R, Python, Julia, or Matlab);
- the ability to work independently;
- full proficiency in English.
Application Process
Applications should include the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae – highlighting research and teaching-related experiences.
- Motivation letter explaining how their experience and interests match this PhD project.
- Contact information of at least two potential references, preferably including previous supervisor(s)
To apply for PhD candidate in Statistics and Pharmacometrics, click here.
Deadline: June 10, 2024.
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