Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP?

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

Job Category University Staff

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

Department Name CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

Location Code

Location Code CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The post-doctoral Research Scholar participates substantially in full-time, mentored research or scholarship. It is a transitional position and is viewed as preparatory for an academic and/or research career. The scholar may also serve as a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

M.D. or PhD Required in a related field

Qualifications

• A PhD is required in a closely related field (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
• Extensive expertise in the areas of synthesis and self-assembly techniques relevant to inorganic nanocrystals or macromolecules.
• A few of the following characterization skills ( SEM , SAXS , Raman, GISAXS , XRD ) will be required for this position

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

PhD required in related field.

Computer Skills

Academic and research software relevant to job duties ( GSAS II, Origin Lab,  SAXS
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Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions

Working Conditions None

Open Date

07/27/2026

Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$77,067/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$63,480/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 at
www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at
www.luc.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 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.

With
15 schools, colleges, and institutes
-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from Ameri Corps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement.

Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,.

Loyola 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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