Post-Doctoral Research

Overview Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation! Position Details Post-Doctoral Research Scholar 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. Position Information Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position Number: 8151022 Work Modality: Fully In-Person Is this request for creation of a new Position or modification of an existing Position to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name: SURGERY Location Code: SURGERY (06740A) Split/Grant Funding: Yes Duties and Responsibilities A postdoc position is available in Dr. Gahtan’s lab at the Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute in the Stritch School of Medicine. The laboratory’s research area focuses on the role of matricellular proteins in arterial disease. We also examine the pleiotropic effects of statins. Our studies utilize both in vitro and in vivo models. The prospective candidate will have opportunities to work within a highly interactive, multidisciplinary team. Preferences will be given to candidates who have some relevant research experience, are good at tasks, have good time management skills, and have strong communication skills. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience A Doctoral degree in biology or biomedical sciences is required (PhD or MD). Required Qualifications A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree in biology or biomedical sciences. A combination of skills in cell culture, animal disease models, imaging, western blot, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, and real-time PCR is required. Previous experience/knowledge in animal experiments is preferred; experience in cardiology and mitochondrial physiology research is a plus. Capabilities to efficiently collect/organize/analyze data and initiate new/modified procedures/techniques based on the latest developments are expected. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a Computer Skills General office suite and willingness to learn lab-specific programs Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Direct animal or patient contact Yes Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 03/13/2026 Close Date Not specified Salary Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $75,564/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $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. 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 among elite research universities. Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. Loyola is consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities and adheres to numerous recognitions for sustainability and service. 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 civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD)? Yes No * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? (Open Ended Question) * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Loyola University Chicago | Information: View phone number on click.appcast.io 1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660 2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies #J-18808-Ljbffr