Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Neurodegeneration

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role

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.

Organization Overview:

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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist with strong in vivo two photon imaging skills to perform groundbreaking translational research in Alzheimer's disease. Your work will focus on investigating mechanisms of amyloid immunotherapy-related microhemorrhage in Alzheimer's disease using in vivo two-photon imaging of amyloid mouse models. 

  • Investigate the molecular and cellular processes underlying amyloid immunotherapy-induced microhemorrhage using advanced in vivo two-photon imaging techniques in real time
  • Evaluate the neuroinflammatory roles of central and peripheral immune cells in amyloid immunotherapy induced microhemorrhage pathogenesis
  • Explore novel mechanisms that may contribute to toxicity risks associated with amyloid immunotherapy
  • Collaborate with scientists across neuroscience and other functional areas in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals

Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in Neuroscience or other related field 
  • Experience in in vivo dosing (IV,IP, SC), mouse brain stereotactic surgery, in vivo two photon imaging, image analysis
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Background in neurodegeneration and/or neurovascular biology research
  • Prior working experience with Alzheimer’s disease or other neurodegenerative mouse models 
  • Experience in developing image analysis workflows (Python, MATLAB, R, Imaris) 
  • Experience in histologic post hoc brain tissue analysis (IF, IHC, RNAScope) 
  • Experience in antibody conjugation for fluorescence dye labeling  
  • Proficient in data analysis and presentation
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) along with a strong publication record. 

Additional Information

This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend to 3 years and for maximum of up to 4 years.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$58,000 - $123,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests long-term savings are bolstered by a defined-benefit pension alongside a company 401(k) match and retiree health options. These elements make total compensation feel strong beyond base salary.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests paid time off is expansive, with substantial vacation, company shutdown days, and milestone time. This breadth of leave is viewed as a meaningful part of overall rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests family-building and caregiving support are robust, including paid parental leave, adoption or surrogacy assistance, and backup care. These programs enhance the perceived value of benefits across life stages.

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