Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

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Position Details Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position Position Number: 8151018 Work Modality: Fully In-Person Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name: BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE Location Code: BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE (06320A) Funding: Yes Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position – Gut Barrier, Microbiome, and Translational Injury The Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-supported translational research program investigating gut immune dysfunction, epithelial barrier disruption, microbiome-driven inflammation, and intestinal injury following burn trauma, colitis, and critical illness. Position Overview The fellow will play a central role in designing and executing experimental studies examining: Intestinal epithelial tight junction regulation Gut barrier failure and systemic inflammation after burn/trauma Microbiome-based and probiotic interventions Experimental models of intestinal inflammation, including DSS-induced colitis The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects involving intestinal permeability assays, murine injury and colitis models, and host-microbe interactions. Key Responsibilities Design and conduct independent and collaborative experiments in gut barrier biology, inflammation, and injury response. Lead functional epithelial assays, including: Tight junction permeability models TEER measurements Barrier integrity and cytokine-induced disruption studies Perform and support in vivo murine studies, including models of: Burn injury, alcohol, trauma and colitis Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques such as: Western blotting, ELISA RNA/DNA isolation, RT-qPCR Immunofluorescence and confocal imaging Mentor trainees and contribute to institute-wide collaborations Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and scientific presentations Assigned duties as needed Minimum Education and/or Work Experience PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology, physiology, or related field Qualifications Strong background in epithelial biology, inflammation, or translational disease research Demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques including: Cell culture and functional barrier assays Immunoblotting and immunoassays PCR and quantitative gene expression analysis Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Computer Skills General office suite and willingness to learn lab-specific programs Supervisory Responsibilities No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Odors, Animals Open Date 02/19/2026 Position Salary Maximum: $75,564/ann Minimum: $62,232/ann Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. 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