NMR Spectroscopist Vacancy

Russell Mortishire-smith (russell_mortishire-smith@Merck.Com)
Thu, 28 Mar 1996 18:08:25 +0000

Merck Sharp & Dohme is part of Merck & Co. Inc., one of the
world's leading multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Merck discovers, manufactures and markets a broad range of
products to improve human and animal health, and has an
unparalleled reputation for innovative fundamental research.
The Neuroscience Research Centre, located on the Herts/Essex
border, is one of the largest dedicated facilities in the UK
with technically advanced laboratories contalning state
of the art equipment.

A vacancy exists within the Spectroscopy Group for an
experienced NMR spectroscopist to support our Medicinal
Chemistry department. You will be involved in all areas of
structural investigation, including determining the solution
conformations of lead compounds, and will be expected to
develop applications of NMR to address key biomolecular
issues such as metabolism and peptide/protein structure.

With a PhD in Chemistry, you will need at least two years'
experience in biomolecular NMR spectroscopy and an excellent
track record of quality research. You will be completely
familiar with the implementation and interpretation of
modern multidimensional homonuclear and heteronuclear
experiments and be expert in computational molecular modelling
from NMR data. As the Spectroscopy Group is multidisciplinary,
experience in other physical methods such as MS FT-IR and UV
would be a distinct advantage.

In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package,
which features private healthcare, life assurance, an on-site
childcare facility and relocation assistance to a site just 30
minutes by train from both London and Cambridge.

Please write, with a full curriculum vitae, to the Personnel
Manager, Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories, Neuroscience
Research Centre, Terlings Park, Harlow, Essex CM20 2QR, England,
quoting reference CH9604.

If you require additional information, please email
Russell_Mortishire-Smith@merck.com