163164 Associate professor or tenure track assistant professor in advanced pharmacometric modeling for precision treatment

Associate professor or tenure track assistant professor in advanced pharmacometric modeling for precision treatment

Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education

University of Copenhagen



The new Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education anchored at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen is seeking an associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor within advanced pharmacometric modeling for precision treatment starting from 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the Center

The Center’s vision is to make pharmaceutical data science a catalyst for life science and healthcare strongholds. To achieve this, the Center will develop and deliver research-based education for the future workforce – spanning bachelor, master, PhD, and life-long learning. The Center is based upon grant funding of DKK 123 million from three Danish private foundations; the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, and the LEO Foundation. The Center is a collaboration between the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and encompasses seven departments. For further information on the Center, see https://cpdse.ku.dk/.



Job description

The candidate is expected to perform research and develop research-based teaching within the area of advanced pharmacometric modeling aiming at advancing the field of precision medicine. We are seeking a candidate with an interest in developing next-generation data science solutions for tomorrows tailored medical treatment matching the individual patient’s unique biological characteristics and context, e.g. environmental, anthropometric and genetic factors. The preferred candidate will have experience with data science-founded translational approaches, leveraging preclinical and clinical big data to develop AI-powered pharmacometrics models and clinical decision support systems for precision medicine.

From an educational standpoint, the candidate will contribute to integration of advanced data science methodologies into the pharmaceutical curriculum with focus on the translational, clinical and quantitative pharmacology courses. We are seeking a candidate dedicated to equipping our students with the skills to address future healthcare challenges, with a focus on precision medicine and clinical support tools, including pharmaceutical applications integrated within electronic patient management systems. This will entail incorporating these topics into existing courses and participating in the development of new courses at all academic levels, as well as supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students.

In addition to establishing a new strong and independent research group, the candidate is also expected to establish collaborations with main stakeholders from industry, hospitals, and medicine agencies to develop practice-oriented courses, joint master projects, and internships.

The Center will finance a start package consisting of one PhD student (3 years) and one 2-year postdoc.

The position can either be at the level of assistant professor (tenure-track) or associate professor.



For the position as tenure track assistant professor the responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination
• develop and conduct research-based teaching within the fields of pharmacometrics and drug-related data science.
• participate in the development and implementation of digital core curricula (e.g., data analysis and software) in the educational programs of Pharmaceutical Sciences (incl. BSc, MSc, Master and PhD levels).
• engagement in outreach activities both within the Center and with other universities and stakeholders
• participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

The tenure track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal.

After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Find more information about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

For the position as associate professor the responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination and attraction of external funding
• Develop, organize, and conduct research-based teaching within the fields of pharmacometrics and drug-related data science, including associated examination
• Participate in the development and implementation of digital core curricula (e.g., data analysis and software) in the educational programs of Pharmaceutical Sciences (incl. BSc, MSc, Master and PhD levels) as well as contribute to competence upgrade of teachers involved in implementing data science in compulsory and elective courses
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Engagement in outreach activities both within the Center and with other universities and stakeholders
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in the public debate
• Academic assessments

Qualifications of the applicant

The qualifications of the applicant can be either at assistant professor level or at associate professor level. We are seeking a candidate with a pharmaceutical or other healthcare background, strong experience within data science and modeling, and a proven ability to apply data science to innovative solutions for solving problems within pharmaceutical sciences.

We are especially interested in a candidate that will be able to advance and complement ongoing teaching and research within advanced pharmacometrics modeling, by exploring new avenues in population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling using multiomics data and advanced data science approaches including artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.

A candidate with good communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and strong ambitions to form creative teaching- and working environments based on diversity, equality, and inclusion will be preferred.

Overall criteria for the position:

Six overall criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here:

Criteria for assistant professor level: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

Criteria for associate professor level: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/dokumenter/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Desired qualifications

• Documented strong scientific track record within pharmacometric modeling and simulations
• Demonstrated artificial intelligence/ machine learning skills
• Experience and a keen interest in the development of research-based teaching
• Track-record in attracting external funding

Terms of employment

The position is a permanent position. The position is anchored at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.

The average working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organizations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions

Please contact Head of Department Dan Stærk, [email protected] if you have specific questions about the Department. For information about the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND), please see http://drug.ku.dk and http://www.sund.ku.dk/.

Foreign applicants may find the following links useful: http://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

The Center is anchored at Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. At the Shanghai Ranking with Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University of Copenhagen is ranking 7th world-wide within the subjects of ”Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”.

The Center is located at Nørre Campus in the Copenhagen district Østerbro. It can be reached in 10 minutes by public transportation from one of the city’s central transportation hubs, Nørreport station, however, most staff choose to cycle to work. Copenhagen, Denmark, is placed 2nd in the 2023 Global Liveability Ranking published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, based on assessments of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

Application

The position may be applied for at tenure track assistant professor level or associate professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at both levels. If applied at both, separate applications must be submitted (see below). Please note that you will only be considered for the position(s) you have applied for.

The application must be submitted in English, and must include the following documents:

• Application, including motivation for applying for this position (maximum 2 pages); please state which academic level you are applying for the position as.
• Curriculum vitae, including information about obtained funding
• Diplomas (Master, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Copies of up to five publications to be considered in the assessment
• Research plan (2-4 pages)
• Teaching experience/teaching portfolio, including documentation of formal qualifications and teaching experience presented in the portfolio (Guidelines)
• Teaching plan (2-4 pages)

Application procedure

After the application deadline has expired, the Chair of the Appointment Committee selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointment Committee. All applicants are immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment.

The Dean appoints an expert Assessment Committee to assess the selected applicants for the specific position. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the Assessment Committee and each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to their own application. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/. The applicant will be contacted if the Assessment Committee requires further documentation.

The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this position to apply.

Please submit your application with the required documents. Only online applications will be accepted. The application deadline is 18 February, 2025, 23.59 p.m. CET.

Interviews for this position are expected to be held in the middle of May 2025.