Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Overview

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Position Details

• 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 cell RNA and/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.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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

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

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$74,088/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$61,008/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.

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