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2026 Future Talent Program – Modeling & Informatics - Co-op

Merck
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Participate in cooperative research projects in drug discovery through molecular modeling and cheminformatics, supporting the development of new therapeutics. Responsibilities: employ computational methods such as docking, molecular dynamics, protein and small molecule design, quantum calculations, and machine learning; contribute to hypothesis-driven research across drug discovery stages; develop skills in data, models, and methods relevant to R&D. Requirements: pursuing BS/BA or Master’s/Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, or related; at least two years of undergraduate or one year of graduate studies completed; strong academic record, GPA ≥ 3.0, programming skills, and ongoing enrollment; available for 4–6 months full-time in 2027. Preferred: interest in modeling/informatics for drug discovery; programming expertise. HighValue: early-stage drug discovery, molecular modeling, cheminformatics, computational chemistry, research-focused internship; locations include NJ, MA, PA, CA; no travel required, internship is remote or on-site depending on location.