Associate Scientist, Post Doc Fellow
Merck
September 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Postdoctoral Research Fellow focusing on applied epidemiology and real-world evidence in vaccine/infectious disease, supporting clinical development and regulatory decision-making for immunocompromised populations. Responsibilities include leading epidemiologic studies, developing data resources and analytic approaches, characterizing immunocompromised cohorts, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, designing case studies, and preparing scientific reports and presentations. Requirements: Ph.D., DrPH, MD, PharmD, or equivalent in Epidemiology or related fields; completion by spring 2027; experience with large healthcare data sources, observational research, and data analysis tools. Preferred skills include background in immunology, infectious disease, or oncology, proficiency in SAS/R/Python/SQL, and a record of scientific productivity. High-value specifics: focus on immunocompromised populations, real-world data analysis, vaccine/infectious disease research, and contribution to scientific dissemination. Collaboration involves cross-functional teams, external investigators, and data vendors. Work setup: hybrid with approximately 10% travel; salary range $82,000-$92,000; eligibility for bonuses and benefits. The role emphasizes scientific independence, data-driven insights for clinical/regulatory use, and building a broad research network within an industry setting.