Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow- Computational Peptide Modeling

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, New Jersey, USA
Base: $75,000.00-$86,000.00; bonus/equity: bonus e...
Hybrid
Computational molecular modeling
Molecular dynamics simulations
Conformational sampling
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment.
  • Leveraging computational techniques, such as conformational sampling, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning, the Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with colleagues across Discovery and Process Chemistry to elucidate, influence, and/or design experiments related to peptide dynamics.
  • Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment.

Salary

Base: $75,000.00-$86,000.00; Bonus/Equity: bonus eligibility; Benefits: health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • computational molecular modeling
  • molecular dynamics simulations
  • conformational sampling
  • peptide dynamics
  • Python-based programming
  • command-line scripting

Nice-to-have

  • machine learning for predictive purposes
  • commercial modeling software
  • NMR techniques fundamentals
  • peptide chemistry fundamentals

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. completed within 6 months of hire
  • Strong academic background in relevant scientific discipline
  • Experience running molecular dynamics simulations
  • Experience with molecular modeling techniques
  • Experience with cheminformatics techniques
  • US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sponsorship: available

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