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  • [Photo] Philip Morris • April 12, 2010

    BACKGROUND

    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 has more than 77,000 employees and its 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. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see http://www.pmintl.com.

    Want to discover your potential? Come join our team!

    YOU are a detail-oriented figure 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.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    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 in Disease Modeling and Simulation, you will develop 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 greater team. In addition you will have the opportunity to test model-driven hypotheses by interfacing with clinical and experimental scientists.

    Specifically, you will:
    • Develop mathematical and computational models of disease mechanisms using multiple approaches and leveraging PMI's collaboration partners.
    • Develop hypotheses for disease mechanisms based on the analysis of experimental data in the context of current scientific knowledge
    • Use state of the art software tools to model the causal relationship between individual components within the whole biological system
    • Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team which executes scientifically challenging projects
    • Have a strong interest in collaboration with biologists for the elucidation of biological mechanisms

    REQUIREMENTS

    • You have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Physics, or other closely related field with a strong background in nonlinear dynamics, ODEs, and statistics
    • You have demonstrated interest and experience in applying your technical knowledge to solve problems in biology and/or medicine.
    • Preferably, you also have domain knowledge in inflammation, cardiovascular disease and/or cancer
    • You are able to communicate with scientists in biology and mathematics
    You are familiar with scripting languages
    • Fluency in English is a must.
    • A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU citizenship is required for this position.

    SALARY & COMPENSATION

    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).

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please apply online at: https://pmi.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=600048130

    ARTICLE: Job Code 600048130

    DEADLINE

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

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