Post-Doctoral Research Scholar

Position Details

Job Title Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8151022 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day 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) Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

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

M.D. or PhD 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 much preferred, and experience in cardiology and mitochondrial physiology research is a plus.

* In addition, 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 program

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 03/13/2026 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.

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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 as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.

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