Postdoc: Circularity & LCA for Sustainable Devices

Lilly; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical/dental/vision

Vacation benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly seeks a post-doctoral researcher to advance device recycling and in-house lifecycle assessment capabilities. The role emphasizes building reusable models, data inventories, and MDLCAs while collaborating with product teams and external partners.

The candidate will contribute to methodology, tooling, and knowledge dissemination, with a focus on credible sustainability evidence for design decisions. This is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Qualifications

• PhD required or near-complete at start date.
• Strong capability in laboratory-style research and data analysis.
• Experience presenting research results to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead device recycling and LCA-related projects from exploration to deployment.
• Build in-house LCA capability and standardized methodology.
• Develop parameterized SimaPro models and data inventories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Communicate findings through reports, papers, and presentations.

Skills

PhD research

LCA modeling

Data analytics

Technical writing

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in Materials Eng / Polymer Science / Chem Eng

Tools

SimaPro

openLCA

GaBi

Python

Job description

Lilly seeks a post-doctoral researcher to advance device recycling and in-house lifecycle assessment capabilities. The role emphasizes building reusable models, data inventories, and MDLCAs while collaborating with product teams and external partners.

The candidate will contribute to methodology, tooling, and knowledge dissemination, with a focus on credible sustainability evidence for design decisions. This is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.