Postdoctoral Scientist

Company: EMD Serono
Location: Billerica
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

A career with EMD Serono is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 52,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. EMD Serono is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.



Your Role:

We are seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position in the Translational Oncology group at EMD Serono. The candidate will work in our state-of-the-art EMD Serono Research and Development Institute located in Billerica, MA, and closely interact with the Oncology drug discovery labs. The successful candidate will study cellular response to DNA damage using novel small molecules in development for cancer therapy. While addressing important scientific questions by cutting-edge research, the postdoctoral scientist will have the opportunity to expand his/her knowledge and experience in an industry setting.

Postdoctoral tenure at EMD Serono is for two years, with the option to extend for an additional year. Postdoc salaries are competitive, commensurate with other industry programs. EMD Serono offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) savings and retirement account plan. Postdocs are also eligible to receive a yearly bonus based on individual and company performance.

Who you are:

Minimum Requirements:

* Recent PhD graduate in Molecular or Cell Biology or other related Science discipline

Preferred Requirements:

* Extensive experience in cancer research. Expertise in one or the following areas is highly desirable: DNA repair, checkpoint control of cell cycle, p53, apoptosis, senescence

* First-author research publications in high impact scientific journals

* Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with colleagues

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What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!



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