About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to join the Modeling & Informatics division for a 10-12 week program during the summer of 2027. You will work on independent projects or contribute to a drug discovery team. This position provides exposure to the drug discovery and development process, with the potential for involvement in scientific publications.
What you'll do#
- Participate in molecular modeling or cheminformatics research.
- Use data, models, and methods to drive hypothesis-driven drug discovery.
- Gain experience in research areas relevant to drug development.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a BS, BA, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, informatics, computer science, or applied mathematics.
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies or one year of graduate studies by the start date.
- Plans to continue your education for at least one semester after the internship ends.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Programming skills and a strong interest in applying modeling or informatics to drug discovery.
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment with strong communication skills.
- Availability for full-time work from June through August 2027.
Location & details#
- Locations: Rahway, New Jersey; Boston, Massachusetts; South San Francisco, California; West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: If selected for an interview, you must provide letters of recommendation, a research statement, and a transcript.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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