Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Pay
- $60,315 – $85,193 per year
- Location
- Boston, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- pharmacometrics
- NONMEM
- population PK/PD modeling
- exposure-response analysis
Also useful
- Monolix
- R
- nlmixr2
- Phoenix
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement
Job Summary
We are seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate through the Northeastern University–Moderna Academic–Industrial Fellowship Program. The Postdoctoral Fellow will support efforts in Pharmacometrics (PMx).
The Fellow will be embedded within Moderna’s Clinical and Quantitative Pharmacology (CQP) function and will contribute to key modeling and simulation deliverables for drug candidates across early and late stages of clinical development, spanning multiple therapeutic modalities.
The Fellow will support project leads at Moderna by evaluating and implementing model-informed drug development (MIDD) strategies, including population PK/PD, exposure–response, and mechanistic systems modeling approaches.
They will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners within CQP and across the broader development organization, applying deep domain knowledge and advanced quantitative methods to inform critical development decisions.
At Northeastern University, the Fellow will engage in scientific publication, conference presentations, and mentoring of junior trainees within the academic laboratory environment.
Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver clear, concise, and scientifically rigorous presentations for both internal and external audiences. A record of publication in pharmacometrics is highly desirable. Fellow will have opportunities to author manuscripts, present posters and talks at national and international scientific conferences and participate in other professional development activities throughout the fellowship.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- PhD in pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with pharmacometrics and modeling tools, including but not limited to:
- NONMEM
- Monolix
- R
- nlmixr2
- Phoenix
- Strong understanding of pharmacometrics principles and application of modeling and simulation (M&S) strategies to support:
- PK/PD analyses
- Exposure–response characterization
- Dose selection and optimization
- Evidence of scientific engagement and emerging thought leadership in Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Resume
- Position Type
- Research
- Additional Information
Additional information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Pay and benefits
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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S
Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Northeastern's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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