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We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our immunology team in Indianapolis.  The successful candidate will possess a strong background in population and/or human genetics. They will be responsible for the analysis of large scale internal and external sequencing datasets to decipher the shared genetic architecture across autoimmune traits. As part of our translational bioinformatics group, the candidate will perform genetic analysis to identify novel targets, pathways and biomarkers associated with autoimmune diseases. The proposed project will allow the candidate to sharpen critical thinking, understand the impact of their work within a larger organization and prepare for scientific leadership roles. A successful candidate will have the desire to work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists in a highly collaborative environment that strives to unlock novel therapeutic approaches. This is an exciting opportunity to advance therapeutic target and biomarker discovery to improve patients’ lives.  

Job Responsibilities: 

Analyze large-scale sequencing datasets from population cohorts to identify shared genetic variation (pleiotropy) impacting multiple autoimmune disease traits 

Apply statistical and computational approaches to leverage large ‘omic’ datasets for molecular QTL analysis linking genetic risk variants to systemic inflammation and autoimmune diseases 

Contribute to internal workflows and bioinformatic pipelines for genetic analysis, target, pathway, and biomarker discovery 

Collaborate with translational scientists, statisticians, bioinformaticians and clinicians to interpret findings and advance novel therapeutic approaches 

Communicate experimental results and project progress at team and department meetings 

Publish/share original research externally (presentations, peer-reviewed articles, and conferences) 

Basic Qualifications: 

Ph.D. in genetics, genetic epidemiology, genomics, or a related scientific field with all completed requirements by September 2025. 

Proficiency in written and verbal English 

Additional Skills/Preferences: 

Applicants with extensive knowledge of population genetics methods for understanding complex traits are highly encouraged to apply 

Relevant experience in publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, substantiated by at least one submitted publication with first authorship, is expected  

General understanding of statistical principles used for genetic analysis, such as linear and mixed effects models  

Experience working in a computational or cloud environment used for the analysis of large-scale sequencing datasets (e.g Plink, AWS, R, Phyton, Perl, shell, Unix, DNAnexus) will be preferred 

Experience working with large-scale biobank (UK biobank, 1000 Genomes, All of Us) or other sequencing datasets is a plus 

Prior experience in immunology or autoimmune disease research is not required but a plus 

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently 

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. You will have opportunities to apply for full time positions after your duration is complete.

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

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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