Visiting Instructor - Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy Fellow

Position Summary: A two-year, mentored research fellowship designed to develop the participant into an independent investigator. The role focuses on translational pharmacotherapy, specifically anti-infective safety, efficacy, and the application of pharmacometric methodologies.

Core Responsibilities:

Research Leadership: Lead at least one original research project from hypothesis generation through protocol development, data collection, and final analysis.

• Pharmacometric Modeling: Utilize computer simulation and statistical methodologies (e.g., PK/PD modeling) to evaluate anti-infective therapies.
• Scholarly Output: Author a minimum of three first- or second-authored manuscripts per year for peer-reviewed publication and present research at national scientific meetings.
• Grant Development: Identify funding opportunities and contribute to or lead the preparation of at least one extramural grant submission.
• Teaching & Education: Deliver didactic lectures and develop student assessments for infectious disease pharmacotherapy courses within the College of Pharmacy.
• Regulatory Management: Prepare and manage IRB and IACUC protocol submissions to ensure institutional research compliance.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or other health-related doctoral degree.

• Experience: Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency is preferred. Candidates with equivalent experience and appropriate motivation for a career in translational research will also be considered.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills; aptitude for quantitative data analysis.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.