Summary
Karolinska Institutet is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Pharmacometrics within Professor Joel Tärning’s research group. The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced pharmacometric models—including population PK/PD, PBPK, and translational modelling—with a focus on neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases.
Key Information
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Pharmacometrics (PK/PD modelling, PBPK modelling, Translational Simulation) |
| Organization | Karolinska Institutet |
| Location | Flemingsberg, Huddinge, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Temporary position |
| Last Date to Apply | November 26, 2026 |
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Pharmacometrics, your work will revolve around addressing clinically relevant questions concerning drug treatments and therapeutics. Specific duties include:
- Conducting population PK/PD analyses, physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling, and translational modelling and simulation.
- Planning, executing, and interpreting quantitative analyses for neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases.
- Communicating results through scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
- Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations with clinical and scientific teams across Karolinska Institutet.
- Participating in project supervision, project development, and contributing to grant applications alongside the Principal Investigator.
Eligibility & Qualification
- Required Education: A PhD in a field relevant to pharmacometrics, or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree. The qualification must be completed at the latest by the time the employment decision is made.
- Experience: Completion of a doctoral degree within the last three (3) years is considered a strong merit. Exceptions may be granted for special reasons (e.g., parental leave, sick leave).
- Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in pharmacometric methods, PK/PD modelling, and scientific writing in English.
What Karolinska Institutet Offers
- An inspiring and collaborative research environment at one of the world’s leading medical universities.
- Access to rich interdisciplinary networks and healthcare provider linkages.
- State university employment benefits governed by Swedish collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the official Varbi recruitment portal. All submitted documents must be written in English or Swedish and must include:
- Copy of your PhD certificate/diploma.
- A complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the date of thesis defense, thesis title, past and current academic appointments, honors, distinctions, and committee work.
- A complete list of scientific publications.
- A summary of your current research work (maximum one page).
Last Date for Apply: November 26, 2026
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