Post Doctoral Research Assistant 'In Silico Methods in PBK

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Liverpool John Moores University's students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of Liverpool John Moores University's city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. Liverpool John Moores University couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which Liverpool John Moores University belong.

This project is funded by The Humane Research Trust CIO, Stockport, UK. It is a two-year, fixed-term post-doctoral research assistant position available in the Chemoinformatics Research Group in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University. The project will involve:

• Identifying relevant PBK models from the literature using systematic review.
• Curating key information from the models to expand an existing database of physiologically-based kinetic (PBK) models.
• Investigating methods used to parameterise and evaluate published models.
• Optimising parameterisation of PBK models using in silico (computational) methods.
• Assessing the predictivity of such models by comparison to existing data.
• Identifying best practices in building PBK models using parameters derived from in silico methods and developing guidance.

You will be expected to transfer and disseminate knowledge (internally and externally) and assist in the management and reporting of the project.

**Requirements:**

• You should have, or expect to obtain soon, a PhD in the field of Physiologically-Based (Pharmaco)Kinetic (PBK/PBPK) Modelling.
• Experience may have been obtained in developing or applying PBK models in the areas of pharmacology, toxicology (human or environmental), food science, cosmetic science, or another relevant field.

In return, Liverpool John Moores University offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Induction and development support.
• Family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as Liverpool John Moores University deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything Liverpool John Moores University do.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

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