Associate Scientist, Post Doc Fellow- Translational Neuroscience
Merck
October 1, 2026
Full-time
On-site
West Point, PA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, supporting discovery and translational research. Responsibilities: design and execute preclinical in vivo studies using rodent models; perform molecular and imaging experiments, including biomarker assays and MRI; analyze datasets integrating imaging and fluid biomarkers; collaborate across neuroscience, pharmacology, and data science teams; present findings internally and at scientific forums. Requirements: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields, expected graduation no later than spring 2027; hands-on expertise with neurodegenerative animal models, molecular biology techniques (ELISA, immunohistochemistry), and in vivo MRI; proficiency in data analysis tools (GraphPad Prism, MATLAB, Python). Preferred: experience with translational biomarkers, multi-omics, and CNS disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. HighValue: neurodegeneration, translational biomarkers, in vivo imaging, mechanistic pharmacology, preclinical research. WorkSetup: laboratory-based; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; travel approximately 10%.