Postdoctoral Scientist – Advanced Image Analysis

Eli Lilly and Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral scientist for the Advanced Image Analysis Group to advance AI-driven brain imaging endpoints in neurodegeneration research. You will design, implement, and validate methods applied to brain PET and MRI data, contributing to translational medicine and candidate selection.

The role emphasizes collaboration across internal and external teams, publication of results, and staying current with AI advances to strengthen imaging programs

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical imaging, computer science, biomedical or computer engineering, or related field.
• Experience in medical image analysis, MRI and PET, and in developing AI-driven brain imaging endpoints.
• Strong publication record and ability to present at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI-driven image analysis methods for brain PET and MRI endpoints.
• Process and analyze PET and MRI data and improve analysis pipelines for efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to support imaging endpoints development and validation.
• Integrate and harmonize multi-modal imaging data to support research objectives.
• Present findings at scientific conferences and publish manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Stay current with advances in AI and medical imaging and apply them to the team’s research.

Skills

AI-driven image analysis

Programming & deep learning

Scientific publishing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biomedical Imaging

PhD in Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Organization Overview:

The Advanced Image Analysis Group uses imaging to generate clinically meaningful endpoints. We develop and deploy imaging biomarkers that help guide critical decisions across stages of clinical development. Our team brings deep expertise in multi-modal imaging and pioneers imaging endpoints that help advance new medicines for patients. We design imaging programs from early studies through late-phase trials, and our science contributes to future therapies.

Responsibilities:

As a postdoctoral scientist in the Advanced Image Analysis Group, you will develop novel AI-driven brain image analysis methods and endpoints for neurodegeneration research and therapeutic development. Your work will inform clinical development decisions as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

• Design, develop, and implement AI-driven image analysis methods for brain PET and MRI endpoints.
• Process and analyze PET and MRI data and improve existing analysis pipelines to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to support the development and validation of imaging endpoints.
• Integrate and harmonize multi-modal imaging data to support research objectives.
• Present findings at scientific conferences and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Stay current with advances in AI and medical imaging and apply them to the team’s research.

Basic Requirements:

PhD in biomedical imaging, computer science, biomedical or computer engineering, or a related field.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience in medical image analysis, particularly MRI and PET, and in developing AI-driven brain imaging endpoints.
• Experience in programming and deep learning.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in medical image analysis, AI, or a related field.
• Demonstrated initiative in learning new techniques and advancing independent research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting at scientific conferences.
• Experience in clinical neurodegeneration image analysis.
• Experience in developing or customizing image analysis software.

Travel:

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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).

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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