Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Computational Biology in Neuroscience and Ageing
Organisation Name: Merck
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Be a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program Our Research Laboratories’ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company, postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery. What You'll Be Doing We are seeking an independent and creative researcher for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Genetics and Pharmacogenomics group at the UK discovery site in London for a 3-year position. The recruited researcher will develop and apply machine learning, data science and computational biology approaches for multi-omics data analysis and integration. The successful candidate will be science-driven, team-oriented, with the ability to effectively communicate and thrive in an inclusionary, integrated, and multidisciplinary work environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborate closely with computational and experimental teams across company sites (e.g. London, Boston, Prague) to develop and apply data-driven approaches for identification of appropriate in vitro models in the areas of neurodegeneration and ageing Develop and apply analytical pipelines to integrate internal and external omics datasets in cell lines, iPSC-derived models, in vivo models and primary human data Perform analyses of diverse omics datasets including but limited to bulk and single-cell/nucleus RNA sequencing, epigenomics and spatial transcriptomics Communicate results, conclusions and application to collaborators across the company Spearhead peer-reviewed publications and presentations at internal and external scientific meetings What You Bring: Candidates must currently hold a PhD OR receive a PhD by fall. Candidate should have a doctoral degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, machine learning or equivalent Candidate should have a solid background and demonstrated capacity in the design, analysis and interpretation of genome-scale datasets Strong competency with statistical and bioinformatics programming packages, as well as omics data visualization Science driven, self-motivated researcher with a strong sense of urgency to deliver on the agreed goals Strong publication record to demonstrate productivity and independent thinking Preferred Experience and Skills: Experience with integration of diverse omics datasets (e.g. transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics) as well as machine learning experience Familiarity with molecular and cell biology techniques Experience with analysis of single-cell data Experience/training in neurobiology Ability to navigate complex IT systems and competent working in a Linux/Unix environment We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe. We are establishing a new state-of-the-art life early science & innovation sciences research facility in London. With a mission of turning breakthrough science into meaningful and impactful medicines, the research focus is in cellular ageing and mechanisms of homeostasis and resilience, the basis of some of the most challenging diseases facing our ageing population. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. THE COMPANY Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we’ve been researching, developing and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life. Today we're one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh and London. We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification. INVENT. IMPACT. INSPIRE. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic/International VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1
