Thesis Work, 30 Credits - Preclinical And Translation Pk/pd In Obesity

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
On-site, minimum of three days per week
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Translational research
Pk/pd modeling and simulation
AstraZeneca is offering a thesis opportunity in Gothenburg, Sweden, focused on studying the effects of obesity on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) in a preclinical context. The role requires candidates to be enrolled in a relevant Master's program and possess a strong interest in pharmacokinetics, with an emphasis on translational research

Job Summary

  • This master thesis project addresses interesting aspects of how obesity and related comorbidities may influence drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) processes and drug efficacy across different drug modalities.
  • The project will utilize advanced PK/PD modeling and simulation (M&S), working with both internal and external data sets, to support improved translation from preclinical to clinical applications.
  • This project will harness advanced PK/PD M&S to understand how obesity and its associated comorbidities could affect ADME and drug efficacy.

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AstraZeneca is offering a thesis opportunity in Gothenburg, Sweden, focused on studying the effects of obesity on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) in a preclinical context. The role requires candidates to be enrolled in a relevant Master's program and possess a strong interest in pharmacokinetics, with an emphasis on translational research.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  • translational research
  • PK/PD modeling and simulation
  • preclinical context
  • ADME processes

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial spirit
  • develop a broad skillset
  • meaningful project impact

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled at a Swedish university
  • Master's program within Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Mathematics or other relevant fields
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills in English

Work Rights

Enrolled at a Swedish university

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