The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 5 months ago
Postdoc Research Fellow - Dr. Cao Lab
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading public research institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a Postdoc Research Fellow to join their interdisciplinary team, focusing on drug development and regulatory science through advanced computational modeling and machine learning methods.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Investigating how pharmacokinetic features relate to patient characteristics, drug efficacy, and safety profiles, and how these relationships can be predicted using machine learning based on drug-specific information, patient demographics, and clinical trial data
Leveraging drug development and regulatory datasets to build models and generate evidence that can inform regulatory decision-making and accelerate the development of safe and effective therapeutics
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Computer Science, Regulatory Science, or related fields
Strong publication record in relevant disciplines
Demonstrated expertise in computational modeling, data analysis, and statistical/machine learning methods
Excellent communication and scientific writing skills
Preferred
Experience in mechanistic pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling or systems pharmacology is highly desirable
Familiarity with regulatory science or clinical trial data is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
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Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
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