All, We have a summer internship opening at Merck (see below for the details) for graduate students in the Global Structural Chemistry/X-ray crystallography/Biomolecular NMR group at either its Kenilworth, NJ or West Point, PA sites. Internships will begin in early June 2012, and will run for 10-12 weeks. If you are interested please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careershttp://www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #CHE003379. Sincerely, Steve Soisson -------------- Job Description X-ray Crystallography/BioNMR Summer Internship 2012 - PhD:CHE003379 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. Merck Research Labs will be offering 2012 summer internships in the Global Structural Chemistry group (X-ray crystallography or Biomolecular NMR) at either its Kenilworth, NJ or West Point, PA sites. Internships will begin in early June 2012, and will run for 9-11 weeks. A suitable candidate has a science background with interest in the use of X-ray crystallography and/or Biomolecular NMR in drug discovery. Not required, but a plus, would be experience in one or more of the areas of protein crystallization, X-ray theory, X-ray crystallography or Biomolecular NMR. Preference will be given to candidates having a strong math and/or physical science background with expertise in computers and computer programming. Candidates will gain firsthand experience in modern drug discovery, and will also make valuable contacts within the industry. **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 Required: * Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomolecular NMR, X-ray crystallography, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics or a related field * Applicants must be available for full-time employment for 9 - 11 weeks during the months of June - August 2012. Preferred: * Experience in one or more of the areas of protein crystallization, X-ray theory, X-ray crystallography or Biomolecular NMR * Strong math and/or physical science background with expertise in computers and computer programming * Science background with an interest in computers and drug discovery Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careershttp://www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #CHE003379. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. (One Merck Drive, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, USA 08889), and/or its affiliates Direct contact information for affiliates is available at http://www.merck.com/contact/contacts.html) that may be confidential, proprietary copyrighted and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity named on this message. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and then delete it from your system.