Demo

Post-Doctoral Scientist, Immunology

Eli Lilly
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

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.


RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

  • 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.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Immunology completed by October/November 2025.
  • Strong background in the study of immune cells.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES

  • 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).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of three years with potential to extend once for up to 4 years.
  • Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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 - $100,320

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.

#WeAreLilly

Salary : $58,000 - $100,320

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Post-Doctoral Scientist, Immunology?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Post-Doctoral Scientist, Immunology career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$71,440 - $100,629
Income Estimation: 
$98,735 - $185,128
Income Estimation: 
$302,228 - $379,575
Income Estimation: 
$115,229 - $156,440
Income Estimation: 
$80,445 - $108,756
Income Estimation: 
$125,958 - $157,570
Income Estimation: 
$120,989 - $162,093
Income Estimation: 
$74,806 - $91,633
Income Estimation: 
$71,928 - $87,026
Income Estimation: 
$145,337 - $174,569
Income Estimation: 
$103,625 - $127,928
Income Estimation: 
$88,975 - $120,741
Income Estimation: 
$68,121 - $81,836
Income Estimation: 
$71,928 - $87,026
Income Estimation: 
$125,958 - $157,570
Income Estimation: 
$274,110 - $349,046
Income Estimation: 
$309,148 - $425,307
Income Estimation: 
$319,578 - $425,885
Income Estimation: 
$145,337 - $174,569
Income Estimation: 
$153,127 - $203,425
Income Estimation: 
$139,626 - $193,276
Income Estimation: 
$164,650 - $211,440
Income Estimation: 
$130,030 - $173,363
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Eli Lilly

  • Eli Lilly Washington, DC
  • 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, ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Eli Lilly Indianapolis, IN
  • 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, ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Eli Lilly Lebanon, IN
  • Job Details At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in In... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Eli Lilly Lebanon, IN
  • 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, ... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Post-Doctoral Scientist, Immunology jobs in the San Diego, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Eli Lilly San Diego, CA
  • 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, ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Scientist Solana Beach, CA
  • Global Accounts Receivable Specialist Put your accounting expertise and analytical skills to work for the world's largest AI-powered R&D orchestration plat... more
  • 24 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!