Co-op: Molecular Modeling & Informatics for Drug Discovery

Merck; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck offers a Future Talent Program in which students participate in a 4–6 month cooperative research project within our Research and Development division, focusing on drug discovery. You will explore molecular modeling and cheminformatics on either independent projects or team-based efforts, learning to apply data and models to hypothesis-driven research.

Candidates should be enrolled in BS/BA or Master’s/PhD programs, with strong chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics/informatics background, and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/BA or Master’s/Ph.D. with interest in drug discovery research.
• Strong background in chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics/informatics/computer science/mathematics.
• Currently enrolled and continuing education for at least 1 semester after program ends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in molecular modeling and/or cheminformatics research.
• Work on projects within a drug discovery team or independently.

Skills

Programming skills

GPA 3.0 or higher

Research interest

Education

BS/BA or Masters/PhD student

Job description

Merck offers a Future Talent Program in which students participate in a 4–6 month cooperative research project within our Research and Development division, focusing on drug discovery. You will explore molecular modeling and cheminformatics on either independent projects or team-based efforts, learning to apply data and models to hypothesis-driven research.

Candidates should be enrolled in BS/BA or Master’s/PhD programs, with strong chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics/informatics background, and a