Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow - Metabolic Disease (Onsite)
Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Metabolic Disease within the Cardiometabolic Disease department, focusing on basic research in obesity, metabolic disorders, adipose and skeletal muscle biology. Responsibilities: design and execute experiments using molecular, cellular, and animal models; analyze complex datasets; collaborate across disciplines; publish findings in scientific journals and present at conferences. Requirements: Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Metabolism, or related fields; expertise in metabolic disease, obesity, diabetes, and tissue biology; hands-on experience with in vitro/in vivo models, molecular biology, and data analysis; strong publication record; excellent communication skills. Preferred: experience with omics datasets, advanced imaging, and computational tools (R, Python). High-value: industry research setting, emphasis on translational impact in metabolic disorders, with opportunities for scientific independence and collaboration. Work setup: South San Francisco location, 10% travel, no remote work specified.