Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Gut Barrier, Microbiome, and Translational Injury Department: Burn Shock Trauma Institute, Loyola University Chicago – Maywood–Health Sciences Campus. Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Fully In-Person. Position Overview 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. 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 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 Salary: $62,232 – $75,564 per annum. 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