Research Assistant FTC
Overview:
About Certara
Certara is a growing company that provides a dynamic and exciting place to work. Our purpose is to assist in accelerating the development of meaningful medicines that make an impact on our society and the people that need them most. Innovation and creativity are highly valued, and everyone is given the opportunity for training and continuous development.Our portfolio spans the discovery, preclinical, clinical and post-marketing phases of drug development, working with 1,200 commercial companies, 250 academic institutions, and numerous regulatory agencies.
We have an immediate opening for a Research Associate with a background in the areas of mathematical modelling and statistical analysis. Previous experience in modelling/analysing life science related data would also be advantageous.
The candidate should have experience of conducting literature searches and have the ability to critically review literature and conduct meta-analysis of collected physiological, biological and clinical data. The post holder will be expected to assist with on-going customer support, education, and training related to the use of the Simcyp Simulator and to act as tutor on the workshop programmes.
The successful candidate will join an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary research team, providing opportunities for further development of knowledge and skills. The post does not include routine laboratory or clinical work. We offer a unique and exciting mix of academic and commercial environments which encourage regular attendance at scientific meetings as part of our continuous education programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with automation of Simulator Simulation using R workflows
- Working as part of a team to review and develop meta-analysis algorithms currently used
- Assisting with further development and updating of the Bayesian algorithms and models withing the Simulator
- Flexibility to work on projects in areas outside of your previous experience
- Take on an active role in testing the Simulators before and after the release.
- Disseminating the outcome of research as poster/podium presentation and publications.
- Dealing with client queries both internally and externally
- Assisting with the research and development of externally funded projects e.g. grants and consultancy projects as and when needed
Qualifications:
Essential- Bachelor/Master degree in Maths or Stats discipline.
- Interest and experience in modelling and analysing data.
- Some understanding of modelling and simulation principles of physiological and biological systems.
- Demonstrable skills in literature searching and data compilation and analysis.
- Demonstrable communication skills and good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Hands on experience in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetics modelling and simulation
- Understanding of pharmacokinetic principles.
Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.