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ch: Scientist – Disease Modeling & Simulation [PhD in Applied Math, Mathematical Modeling, Bioengineering, Comp Biology, Physics or another closely rel field; exp with sophisticated math models and interest in problems in biology; knowledge in the fields of inflammation, cardiovascular disease and/or cancer advantage; fluency in one or more modern scientific programming languages; fluency in English] / Philip Morris Products SA; Neuchâtel / Candidates must have a valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU citizenship

YOU are a mathematical modeling specialist with a passion for problem solving. You encourage collaboration and you enjoy working in a team. You have strong communication skills. You have academic or industrial experience in simulations and modeling of complex and real world problems.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will join the Computational Science & Bioinformatics (CS&B) team of Philip Morris Products S.A. in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Computer modeling and simulation are central to the highly multidisciplinary effort at the PMI R&D Center. As a Scientist on the Disease Modeling and Simulation team, you will develop sophisticated computational models of biological networks and disease mechanisms, and play a major role in the analysis and interpretation of complex datasets in the context of disease pathways. You will provide general mathematical expertise and create computational and statistical tools to advance the research of the team. In addition you will have the opportunity to test model-driven hypotheses by interfacing with clinical and experimental scientists. college education

Specifically, you will:

• Develop rigorous mathematical and computational models of disease mechanisms that are computationally and biologically realistic, yet computationally feasible
• Develop optimization and calibration strategies to test the models and develop a sense of their accuracy
• Develop hypotheses for disease mechanisms based on the analysis of experimental data in the context of current scientific knowledge
• Communicate your mathematical ideas effectively with other members of the disease modeling teams, specifically biologists and non-mathematicians
• Use your mathematical expertise as an internal consultant to enhance data analysis and disease projects
• Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team which executes scientifically challenging projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Physics, or another closely related field
• You have worked to develop sophisticated mathematical models and are interested in problems in biology
• Preferably, you also have knowledge in the fields of inflammation, cardiovascular disease and/or cancer
• You are able to communicate effectively with non-mathematician scientists
• You are fluent in one or more modern scientific programming languages
• Fluency in English is a must.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will be part of the PMI Research & Development Department, whose primary mission is to research and develop new products which may have the potential to reduce the risk of tobacco related diseases.

You will benefit from our dynamic team of professionals, working in a multicultural environment.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package as well as relocation allowance (where appropriate).

WHO WE ARE

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world’s top 15 brands, including the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI’s products are sold in approximately 160 countries. In 2009, the company held an estimated 15.4% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 26.0% excluding the People’s Republic of China and the U.S. For more information,

Want to discover your potential? Come join our team!

If you match our profile and you are interested in joining our dynamic team of professionals, please reply online.

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU citizenship is required for this position.