Post Doc Research Scholar; Kubasiak Lab

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Position Title:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Job Number: 8151006

Location:

Maywood-Health Sciences Campus – SURGERY (06740A)

Type:
Full‑time, Exempt, FLSA Status

Open Date: 11/10/2025

Salary Range: $62,232 – $75,564 per annum

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 multidisciplinary team studying the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction, endothelial injury, and immune dysregulation following severe burn and critical illness. The position is supported by a recently awarded NIH R35 grant.

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects using cutting‑edge molecular, cellular, and spatial profiling approaches. Key technologies and methodologies include:

• Single‑cell RNA‑seq/CITE‑seq, bulk RNA profiling, and spatial transcriptomics/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

• 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.
• Present findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences.
• 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.

The BSTRI is an interdisciplinary center focused on burn injury, trauma, sepsis, and regenerative medicine. Fellows benefit from a collaborative research environment, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and opportunities for cross‑laboratory projects and national collaborations.

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
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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. For more information about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, please visit www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please visit www.luc.edu/transformativeed
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