What You'll Bring to the Role:

* PhD in Biology, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or similar field (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply)
* Expertise in in vivo pharmacology and computational modeling OR expertise in one subject area with desire and demonstrated ability to grow in the other
* Proficiency with programming languages for data analysis or model building desirable (R, python, Matlab, …)
* Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents
* Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and organizational skills
* Candidates must be able to work independently as well as with interdisciplinary teams
* Passion for fundamental exploratory research and boundless curiosity

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by June 30 for consideration.

For more information about our postdoctoral program, please visit https://www.novartis.com/careers/postdoc-program (link is external) #PDX

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture (link is external)

You’ll Receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards (link is external)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $75,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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