Post Doc Research Scholar; Kubasiak Lab

Position: Post Doc Research Scholar (Kubasiak Lab)

Position Details

Position Title:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Position Number: 8151006
Job Category:
University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Campus:
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name: SURGERY
Location Code: SURGERY (06740A)
Grant Funded:
Yes

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. John Kubasiak at Loyola University Chicago's Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team studying the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction, endothelial injury, and immune dysregulation following severe burn and critical illness. This position is supported by a recently awarded NIH R35 grant, providing long-term support for mechanistic and translational investigations centered on angiopoietin/Tie2 signaling, microvascular repair, and host response after injury.

Research

Focus & Techniques

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects using cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and spatial profiling approaches to dissect vascular and immune signaling across injury models. Key technologies and methodologies include:

• Single-cell RNA-seq/CITE-seq, bulk RNA profiling, and spatial transcriptomics and proteomics
• qPCR and flow cytometry
• Cell culture, ELISAs, and murine experimentation (burn, infection, and resuscitation models)
• Histology, immunofluorescence, and biomarker quantification
• Translational science platforms including organ-on-chip, bioreactor systems, and bioinformatics workflows for high-dimensional data integration

Key Responsibilities

• Design and perform independent and collaborative experiments in vascular biology, inflammation, and endothelial signaling.
• Analyze high-dimensional data from single-cell and spatial platforms in coordination with BSTRI's bioinformatics core.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across BSTRI, including groups focused on resuscitation, regenerative medicine, and host-pathogen interactions.
• Present findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).
• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques; prior experience in omics data or animal models preferred.
• Strong publication record, scientific rigor, and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Environment

The Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is an interdisciplinary center uniting scientists and clinicians focused on burn injury, trauma, sepsis, and regenerative medicine. Fellows benefit from a collaborative and supportive research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for cross-laboratory projects, career development, and national collaborations through the ABA, SHOCK Society, CNTR, ABuRN, and related networks.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).

Computer Skills

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Direct Animal or Patient Contact

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

11/10/2025

Close Date

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 .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

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…