Detail view of open position

1. Position offered

Title of position offered

PhD position Clinical Pharmacology Antibiotics

Type of position offered

Research position

Description of position offered

- 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation within the field of quantitative modelling for precision dosing of antibiotics.
- You will assist in the practical classes physiology at the department (30%)
- You will assist in the internal and external services of the department

Description of research project

The research project will focus on model-based dose optimisation of antibiotic treatment (in casu prophylactic treatment) using pharmacometric and machine learning tools.

Name of Lead

Pieter De Cock

Place of work city

Ghent

Place of work

Belgium

Type of contract

Temporary / contract / project

Job status

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

2. Professional experience required

Career level required

Student

Medical speciality / field of interest

Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology

3. Qualification required

Qualification required

You hold a degree of Master in Bio-Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Care, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.

Special requirements

For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
You have a critical mind and an independent, problem-solving and results-oriented attitude.
You have a strong interest in quantitative modeling; theoretical and practical experience with modeling software NONMEM, Monolix, Simcyp, PK-Sim, Gastroplus, R and/or Python is a plus
You have excellent teaching and communication skills
Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
You have a good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

First language

English

Skills first language

Excellent

IT knowledge required

You have a strong interest in quantitative modeling; theoretical and practical experience with modeling software NONMEM, Monolix, Simcyp, PK-Sim, Gastroplus, R and/or Python is a plus

4. Institution/company details

Description of institution/company

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

Website of institution/company

www.ugent.be

Our institution / company is an ESCMID Collaborative Centre

Our institution is an accredited training centre

Yes

Gender

Title

Prof

Surname(s)

De Cock

Firstname

Pieter

Institution/Company

UZGhent

Department

Ghent University, Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Street

C. Heymanslaan, 10

City [State]