Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD studentship: Developing in vitro and in silico approaches to predict clinical outcomes: focus on paediatrics

Project Objectives
(1) To develop biorelevant dissolution methodology for paediatric populations;
(2) To develop a paediatric absorption model (integrated into a PBPK model) which adjusts for physiological differences as a function of age;
(3) To evaluate the in vitro and in silico models based on comparison with in vivo data.

Additional Requirements: M.Sc. (or equivalent graduation) in relevant area (e.g. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Delivery). First or good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject or lower qualification with extended and responsible experience in a relevant field in industry, teaching or government establishment, or in some branch of medicine or medical science, together with authorship of scientific or medical papers.

Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each of the 4 components)
Start date (planned): 1st October 2016
Application deadline: 15th May 2016

Host: MHRA, UK; Length 3 months; Purpose: Regulatory Partner;
Host: UCB, Belgium; Length: 3 months Purpose: Industry partner