What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at Northeastern University?
About the Opportunity The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work under the direction of Jie Shen. The Post-Doctoral Fellow 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. 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. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. 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. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
