Graduate Student Summer Internship at Merck

Hi Everyone,

Merck Research Laboratories has an opening for a summer intern in the Structural Chemistry (X-ray crystallography) groups located in either Kenilworth, NJ or West Point, PA. The idea is to have someone comfortable with programming and mathematics to explore some computational ideas that can take advantage of the large parallel computing cluster at Merck (> 3000 cores). I am pasting the advertisement below - please note that the deadline is rapidly approaching. Interested applicants must apply through the link provided below.

Thanks-

Steve

Stephen M. Soisson, Ph.D.
Structural Chemistry Site Lead, WP

Merck Research Laboratories
770 Sumneytown Pike, WP14-1101
West Point, PA 19486
Phone: (215) 652-6185
Fax: (215) 652-9051
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Job Description
Graduate Structural Chemistry Internship 2011:CHE002969
Description
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

The X-ray Crystallography group of the Global Structural Chemistry Department within Merck Research Laboratories is seeking graduate interns for their summer internship program.

The intern will be embedded in the Structural Chemistry/X-ray Crystallography group and will conduct research on a project relevant to drug discovery. The intern will also attend group meetings to gain a wider perspective of the role of structural chemistry within the discovery process in the pharmaceutical industry. The Global Structural Chemistry Department is an industry-leading research group with world class laboratory, synchrotron, and computational facilities.

A suitable candidate has a science background with interest in x-ray crystallography and drug discovery. Not required, but a plus, would be experience in one or more of the areas of protein crystallization, X-ray diffraction theory and x-ray crystallography. Preference will be given to candidates having a strong math and/or physical science background with expertise in computers and computer programming.

We are seeking graduate student with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

This internship is offered at either of our research facilities in Kenilworth, NJ or West Point, PA. It is a paid 10-12 week internship targeted to start in June 2011. A weekly stipend will be provided. Housing and transportation to and from work are available for those interns meeting the housing distance guideline.

**Please note when applying for this position, the candidate MUST upload a cover letter or a personal statement letter and a copy of your unofficial transcript along with your resume.

Qualifications

Candidate is currently pursuing a graduate degree in a relevant field (biochemistry, biophysics, applied math, computer science, etc.).
Science background with an interest in drug discovery
Must have experience in x-ray crystallography and knowledge of programming tools such as Python, Perl or C.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program.
Applicants must be available for full-time employment for 10 - 12 weeks during the months of June - August 2011.

To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #CHE002969. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Primary Location:US-NJ-Kenilworth
Job Type:Intern Employee Status:Regular
Number of Openings:1

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