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FDA Clinical Pharmacology Innovative Data Analytics Faculty Fellowship
Organization
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Scientific focus area
Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Immunology, Virology
About the position
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. FDA Office and Location: A research opportunity is available within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Translational Sciences (OTS), Office of Clinical Pharmacology (OCP) located at Silver Spring, Maryland. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) performs an essential public health task by making sure that safe and effective drugs are available to improve the health of people in the United States. As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CDER regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs. This work covers more than just medicines. Research Project: The project will consist of using innovative data analytics (e.g., artificial intelligence and machine learning) to address clinical pharmacology and precision medicine issues, such as predicting an individual's treatment response based on their baseline characteristics and treatment. The project will also provide knowledge on regulatory sciences. Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of the mentor, the participant will have the opportunity to engage with scientists at the FDA to conduct research that will advance new drug development and promote public health. The participant will engage in various activities that include but are not limited to the applications of clinical pharmacology principles for precision medicine, drug development and regulatory science. Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors. Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of FDA and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full time. Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation. This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Participants do not become employees of FDA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at FDA. OPM can complete a background investigation only for individuals, including non-US Citizens, who have resided in the US for a total of three of the past five years. FDA Ethics Requirements If an ORISE Fellow, to include their spouse and minor children, reports what is identified as a Significantly Regulated Organization (SRO) or prohibited investment fund financial interest in any amount, or a relationship with an SRO, except for spousal employment with an SRO, and the individual will not voluntarily divest the financial interest or terminate the relationship, then the individual is not placed at FDA. For additional requirements, see FDA Ethics for Nonemployee Scientists. FDA requires ORISE participants to read and sign their FDA Education and Training Agreement within 30 days of his/her start date, setting forth the conditions and expectations for his/her educational appointment at the agency. This agreement covers such topics as the following: Non-employee nature of the ORISE appointment; Prohibition on ORISE Fellows performing inherently governmental functions; Obligation of ORISE Fellows to convey all necessary rights to the FDA regarding intellectual property conceived or first reduced to practice during their fellowship; The fact that research materials and laboratory notebooks are the property of the FDA; ORISE fellow’s obligation to protect and not to further disclose or use non-public information.
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A complete application consists of: An application Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list One educational or professional recommendation. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields and currently be a faculty member at an accredited domestic university. Preferred skills: Proficient skills with application in MIDD (model informed drug development). Knowledge in clinical pharmacology, bioinformatic, computer science, mathematics or statistics is preferred.
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