Postdoctoral Fellow, Ophthalmology Discovery Research

MSD Malaysia; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days and compassionate leave

Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its Ophthalmology Discovery Research team in South San Francisco, California. The role focuses on retinal homeostasis, tissue repair, and ocular disease mechanisms using state‑of‑the‑art in vitro and in vivo methods.

The candidate will work on translational biomarker discovery, systems‑level data analysis, and a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment with experts in retinal biology and pharmacology.

Qualifications

• PhD required or anticipated by spring 2027 in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence with a strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Hands‑on molecular/cellular in vitro techniques and in vivo study experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute mechanistic in vitro studies using cell culture, assays, and molecular biology.
• Perform in vivo ophthalmology research in rodent models and analyze endpoints.
• Generate and interpret complex datasets integrating multi‑omics data.

Skills

Data Analysis

Disease Models

Immunoassays

In Vitro Studies

In Vivo Studies

Molecular Biology

Ophthalmology

Pharmacology

Scientific Presentations

Study Design

Education

PhD in Biology/Neuroscience/Pharmacology or related

Tools

None

Job description

MSD Malaysia seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its Ophthalmology Discovery Research team in South San Francisco, California. The role focuses on retinal homeostasis, tissue repair, and ocular disease mechanisms using state‑of‑the‑art in vitro and in vivo methods.

The candidate will work on translational biomarker discovery, systems‑level data analysis, and a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment with experts in retinal biology and pharmacology.