Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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Position Details

Job Title - Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Number - 8150368

Job Category - University Staff

Job Type - Full-Time

FLSA Status - Exempt

Campus - Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

Location Code - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - Yes

Duties and Responsibilities - The Laboratory of Assistant Professor Xiaoyu T. Cai is actively recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join our dynamic team at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. Our research focuses on lung regeneration, aging, and related diseases, and we are currently investigating the following key topics:

• Molecular mechanisms governing the lineage plasticity of lung stem cells.
• Intercellular crosstalk between lung stem cells and their niche.
• Inflammatory memory of lung stem cells during recurrent infections.

Our research projects are highly translational and will be conducted in collaboration with esteemed scientists from Genentech Inc. and computational experts from the University of Pittsburgh. This collaboration offers a rich interdisciplinary environment, supported by extensive human sample resources that enable us to conduct groundbreaking translational research centered on human disease biology. Additionally, we utilize ex vivo multicellular organoid culture models and in vivo disease modeling in mice to enhance our studies.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.

Experience in stem cell-derived sphere cultures in the 3D matrix, mouse disease modeling in vivo and/or regulatory T cell research is preferred.

Experience with single cellRNAand/or multiomic sequencing and data analysis are recommended.

Demonstrated productivity with at least one first-author publication from Ph.D. training.

Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and to think critically.

Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning and coordinating.

An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Proficient in oral presentation and paper/grant writing.

Position Details

Flexible starting dates.

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are expected to apply for fellowships one year after onboarding.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Application Materials

Current CV with a publication list.

A one-page statement outlining how your research experience and interests align with this position and your future research interests.

Two letters of recommendation (can be submitted separately upon request).

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - PhD Required

Qualifications - PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses - PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.

Computer Skills - Basic computing skills

Supervisory Responsibilities - No

Required operation of university owned vehicles - No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? - No

Physical Demands - None

Working Conditions - None

Open Date - 01/30/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $74,088/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $61,008/ann