Postdoctoral Research Fellow (northeastern)

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows working under the direction of Jie Shen. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will be responsible for the formulation development and characterization, in vitro and in vivo performance testing deliverables for drug candidates in early and later stages of clinical development and/or generic drug product development. He/she will contribute to the FDA funded grants on the development of bioequivalence assessment approaches for complex dosage forms such as locally-acting and extended release dosage forms. The Fellow will be involved in publication, presentations, grant writing, lab management as well as mentoring of junior level researchers in the laboratory.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree with a focus in pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, biomedical or chemical engineering, or other related field. 
• Hands-on proficiency in formulation characterization, in vitro performance testing (e.g., in vitro release and/or permeation study), HPLC/LC-MS, and using pharmacokinetics tools, including but not limited to, Simulations Plus, Phoenix (e.g., IVIVC toolkit) and Simcyp. JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEW
• Understanding of in vitro release and bioequivalence assessment principles and strategies.
• Hands-on proficiency in cell culture, tissue processing and animal study skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations for both internal and external meetings.
• Publication record in pharmaceutics related fields.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.