Post-Doctoral Research

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Post-Doctoral Research Scholar

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• Job Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Research
• Position Number: 8151022
• Work Modality:
  Fully In-Person
• Is this request for creation of a new Position or 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)
• Split/Grant Funding:
  Yes

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.

• A Doctoral degree in biology or biomedical sciences is required (PhD or MD).

• 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 preferred; experience in cardiology and mitochondrial physiology research is a plus.
• Capabilities to efficiently collect/organize/analyze data and initiate new/modified procedures/techniques based on the latest developments are expected.

n/a

General office suite and willingness to learn lab-specific programs

No

No

Yes

None

None

03/13/2026

Not specified

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $75,564/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $62,232/ann

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• Yes
• No
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• (Open Ended Question)
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• * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
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• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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