Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

Post-Doctoral Research 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. Qualifications PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology, physiology, or a related field. 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. Location Maywood‑Health Sciences Campus, Loyola University Chicago. Benefits Benefits include a competitive salary range of $62,232 to $75,564 per annum. Equal Opportunity Employer Loyola University Chicago 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyola University Chicago