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Postdoctoral research fellows program

Accelerate your career by pursuing groundbreaking research with world-class scientists.

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Hands-on experience for the next generation of researchers

Our Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry experience for PhD graduates, providing academic focus in a large pharmaceutical environment. With MSD’s resources, reach and expertise at their fingertips, our postdoctoral fellows work under the mentorship of our dedicated researchers and alongside a diverse team of scientists striving to transform world-class science into life-changing medicines and vaccines.

Postdoctoral fellows at MSD gain:

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Experience

Obtain unmatched hands-on experience in drug discovery and development

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Publications

Generate scientific results and publish in high-impact journals

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Network

Build a strong foundation in the scientific community through meaningful connections with experts and peers

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Careers

Gain unparalleled experience to pursue preferred career opportunities in research and development

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Our program by the numbers

By collaborating closely with our scientists to apply the latest cutting-edge research technologies, our postdoctoral fellows are primed to excel in an institution dedicated to breakthrough innovation in research and development.

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~107

Postdocs working across our R&D laboratories

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200+

Alumni, to date

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430+

Publications since 2015

Publications

Our scientists and postdocs are encouraged to be active members of the scientific community and have published papers in numerous peer-reviewed, thought-leading publications.
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Research

Every day our scientists, from all backgrounds and disciplines, work together to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives.

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Apply now: Postdoctoral program

Explore how your ideas can grow with mentorship from leading scientific experts through our established postdoctoral research fellow program.