Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow - Ai In Infectious Disease Modeling

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

West Point, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $75,000.00-$86,000.00; bonus/equity: eligibl...
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Experience with large language models (llms)
Strong python or c++ programming skills
Phd in computer science, math, statistics
** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow to join their Health Economic and Decision Sciences team, focusing on AI in infectious disease modeling. The role requires a PhD in a quantitative field and expertise in large language models, programming, and interdisciplinary research. **

Job Summary

  • The fellow will build a robust corpus of health economic infectious disease models using AI-assisted systematic review techniques.
  • This role leverages advanced LLMs to extract model structures and parameters while employing generative AI to propose new model designs.
  • Candidates will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to disseminate findings through scientific presentations and journal publications.

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** Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking an Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow to join their Health Economic and Decision Sciences team, focusing on AI in infectious disease modeling. The role requires a PhD in a quantitative field and expertise in large language models, programming, and interdisciplinary research. **

Salary

Base: $75,000.00-$86,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus; Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with large language models (LLMs)
  • Strong Python or C++ programming skills
  • PhD in Computer Science, Math, Statistics
  • Natural language processing (NLP) experience
  • Interdisciplinary research collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Prompt engineering and fine-tuning experience
  • Health economic modeling background
  • Cost-effectiveness analysis expertise
  • RSV vaccine modeling knowledge
  • Scientific publication record

Key Requirements

  • Current PhD or PhD by start date required
  • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
  • US work authorization or visa sponsorship eligibility

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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