Postdoctoral Scientist in Coral Biodiversity and Conservation

Postdoctoral Scientist in Coral Biodiversity and Conservation Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at Position Details Position Details Job Title Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8102885 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name BIOLOGY Location Code BIOLOGY (02112A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The postdoctoral scientist will lead a two-year research project about diversity and conservation of Acropora corals in Dr. Tauana Cunha’s lab at Loyola University Chicago. This position includes sample collection in Mozambique, data acquisition in the wet lab, analysis and interpretation of genomic data, and scientific writing. Applicants should have experience with genomics of corals. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience PhD required in related field. Qualifications

• PhD degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Proficiency in command-line scripting (e.g. bash, R, python)
• Experience with molecular lab techniques ( DNA extraction, library preparation,

high-throughput sequencing)

• Previous experience with research on genomics of corals
• Ability to work with and excitement to be a part of a diverse group with individuals from a

variety of backgrounds

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• PhD degree in biology, evolution, or a related field
• Fluency in Portuguese

Computer Skills Proficiency in command-line scripting (e.g. bash, R, python) Experience with molecular lab techniques ( DNA extraction, library preparation, high-throughput sequencing) Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 07/15/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/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. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes ( —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here ( . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy ( . Quick Link for Posting Loyola University