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Postdoctoral Associate- Pharmacokinetics & Metabolism
Job Description
Classification Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
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Job Description: | Department of Pharmaceutics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a highly self-motivated postdoctoral associate to work under the mentorship of Dr. Abhisheak Sharma. Sharma’s Lab conducts research in the multidisciplinary area of pharmacokinetics and metabolism (DMPK) to development of NCEs and complex natural products. The postdoc will work on in vitro, ex-vivo and in vivo models to support ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) studies desired for IND filing. The candidates should be comfortable with handling animals (rats and mice) and cell culture (hepatocytes, Caco-2, MDCK, etc.) in a laboratory environment. Research focus will also include the blood-brain barrier permeability and bidirectional efflux assays. Experience in handling LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and pharmacokinetic modeling are highly desirable. Experience with studying feto-metarnal pharmacokinetics will be preferred. It is anticipated that the successful candidate can design, execute and interpret the in vitro and in vivo DMPK assays. |
Expected Salary: | Salary as defined by NIH guidelines, and based on education and experience |
Minimum Requirements: | Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics & Metabolism, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences or related field. Applicants should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. |
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Special Instructions to Applicants: | Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing their qualifications, interests, and career objectives. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
Health Assessment Required: | No |
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