Eli Lilly and Company invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the field of GPCR Structural Pharmacology, aimed at supporting innovative drug discovery in diabetes and obesity.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team engaged in groundbreaking research on G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) complexes associated with metabolic disorders. This research leverages cutting-edge methodologies in structural biology, biochemistry, and pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM). Science Careers.
📍 Location: San Diego, California
🏢 Employer: Eli Lilly and Company
🗓 Closing Date: September 7, 2025
💼 Position Type: Full Time
🧪 Discipline: Life Sciences, Biochemistry
🏭 Organization Type: Pharmaceutical Industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purification of GPCR complexes for structural analysis
- Biochemical and cell-based pharmacological studies to investigate receptor signaling
- Structure-function analyses using pharmacological tools
- Application of cryoEM techniques to solve GPCR structures
- Presentation of research findings at scientific conferences
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field
- Prior experience with GPCRs, membrane proteins, or cryoEM is highly desirable
- Strong motivation to learn and contribute to collaborative science
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in advanced structural biology techniques while contributing to therapeutic innovations for metabolic diseases.
📨 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the official job posting.