Post-Doctoral Scientist – Delivery, Devices & Connected Solutions (DDCS) Inhaled Drug Formulation & Aerosol Science
Eli Lilly and Company
June 27, 2026
On-site
Boston, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Position Overview:
Post-doctoral scientist contributing to pulmonary and nasal delivery through computational model development to support next-generation inhalation therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute in vitro aerosol characterization experiments using pulmonary/nasal device platforms (droplet size distribution, delivered dose, delivery efficiency).
- Develop, validate, and apply CFD or PBPK/PBPD models to predict regional aerosol deposition across patient-representative airway geometries.
- Integrate experimental aerosol data with in-silico deposition predictions to support formulation optimization.
- Develop/validate IVIVC frameworks linking in vitro aerosol metrics (MMAD, FPF, delivered dose) to predicted in vivo regional deposition and, where feasible, PK/PD endpoints.
- Use uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis to assess variability in predicted deposition.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate via reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Basic Requirements:
- Ph.D. (conferred within past 3 years) in Mechanical/Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Aerosol Science, or closely related field.
- Hands-on pulmonary/nasal device characterization experience (e.g., NGI, laser diffraction, DUSA) and/or experimental fluid dynamics.
- Proven computational modeling proficiency (e.g., ANSYS Fluent/OpenFOAM CFD; MPPD).
- Strong, career-stage-appropriate publication record.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced matrix environment.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Preferences:
- Airway geometry modeling experience (e.g., Weibel, stochastic, CT-derived).
- Industry internship or academic–industry research.
- Self-directed, motivated; strong oral/written communication and data analysis.
Other Information/Compensation:
- Fixed-term: 1 year, extendable up to 4 years.
- Anticipated wage: $58,000–$123,200; eligibility for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off).
Post-doctoral scientist contributing to pulmonary and nasal delivery through computational model development to support next-generation inhalation therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute in vitro aerosol characterization experiments using pulmonary/nasal device platforms (droplet size distribution, delivered dose, delivery efficiency).
- Develop, validate, and apply CFD or PBPK/PBPD models to predict regional aerosol deposition across patient-representative airway geometries.
- Integrate experimental aerosol data with in-silico deposition predictions to support formulation optimization.
- Develop/validate IVIVC frameworks linking in vitro aerosol metrics (MMAD, FPF, delivered dose) to predicted in vivo regional deposition and, where feasible, PK/PD endpoints.
- Use uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis to assess variability in predicted deposition.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate via reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Basic Requirements:
- Ph.D. (conferred within past 3 years) in Mechanical/Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Aerosol Science, or closely related field.
- Hands-on pulmonary/nasal device characterization experience (e.g., NGI, laser diffraction, DUSA) and/or experimental fluid dynamics.
- Proven computational modeling proficiency (e.g., ANSYS Fluent/OpenFOAM CFD; MPPD).
- Strong, career-stage-appropriate publication record.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced matrix environment.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Preferences:
- Airway geometry modeling experience (e.g., Weibel, stochastic, CT-derived).
- Industry internship or academic–industry research.
- Self-directed, motivated; strong oral/written communication and data analysis.
Other Information/Compensation:
- Fixed-term: 1 year, extendable up to 4 years.
- Anticipated wage: $58,000–$123,200; eligibility for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off).