Post-Doctoral Scientist, Immunology
About The Position
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an ambitious and talented post-doctoral scientist with exceptional communication skills to study the function of Tregs in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. In this role, you will join our academic-style post-doctoral program and will be encouraged to pursue your own independent research while learning about industry drug discovery and development. You will be responsible for designing and delivering highly innovative research and will have access to all cutting-edge technologies available at Lilly.
Requirements
- PhD in Immunology completed by October/November 2025.
- Strong background in the study of immune cells.
Nice To Haves
- Self-directed and highly motivated scientist who wants to learn new techniques while pursuing research and publication goals.
- Strong experience in cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and mouse in vivo models.
- Experience working with Tregs a plus.
- Exceptional communicator (oral and written) with a strong publication record.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting (PRISM, Excel, Powerpoint, FlowJo).
Responsibilities
- Study Treg function in tissues at different stages of autoimmune diseases.
- Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses related to disease mechanisms.
- Conduct literature searches and review relevant scientific literature to inform research strategy and identify emerging trends in the field of Tregs.
- Develop and deliver effective communications for technical and non-technical audiences; prepare and present scientific reports and publications.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels to advance project goals.
- Apply advanced scientific knowledge to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Plan and schedule work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Benefits
- Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
- Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
