Postdoctoral Research Fellow, NMR Spectroscopy
Merck
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Other
Role: Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in pharmaceutical analysis and digital technologies, focusing on developing advanced NMR spectroscopy methods for biologics and complex pharmaceutical molecules. Responsibilities: design and execute independent research in biomolecular NMR, optimize spectral analysis workflows, evaluate structure prediction methods including AI and machine learning, and integrate NMR data with molecular dynamics for conformational characterization. Responsibilities also involve applying techniques to therapeutic proteins, biologics, peptides, and adjuvants, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and disseminating findings through publications and conferences. Requirements: PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related, with current or upcoming PhD by spring 2027; expertise in multidimensional NMR data interpretation and scientific achievement demonstrated through publications. Preferred: experience in biomolecular NMR or structural biology, programming skills (Python, C/C++, Rust), and knowledge of molecular modeling, AI, and generative models. HighValue: focus on biologics, complex pharmaceutical molecules, atomistic NMR interpretation, integration with computational modeling, and work in drug development contexts. WorkSetup: Rahway, NJ; travel ~10%; hybrid work not specified.