Postdoc: Catalysis & Heterocycle Synthesis

Caraway Therapeutics, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Process Chemistry group at the Boston, MA site. The role focuses on developing catalytic methods to access highly substituted piperidines and pyrrolidines for drug discovery.

Strong experimental skills and collaboration across geographies are essential. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (or related field) and is prepared to join a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (highly preferred) or related field.
• Must currently hold a Ph.D. OR receive a Ph.D. no later than spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative research program focused on new catalytic strategies for accessing nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Develop next-generation synthetic methods for aza-heterocycles in drug discovery.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

Chemistry

Data Analysis

Experimental Methods

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Scientific Presentations

Scientific Writing

Self Motivation

Synthetic Chemistry

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Process Chemistry group at the Boston, MA site. The role focuses on developing catalytic methods to access highly substituted piperidines and pyrrolidines for drug discovery.

Strong experimental skills and collaboration across geographies are essential. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (or related field) and is prepared to join a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for