Post-Doctoral Research

Position Number

8151042

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

MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code

MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

Dr. Steven Baker’s laboratory is recruiting a postdoc at Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Preferred candidates will have experience in and a desire to pursue virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and/or RNA splicing. Well qualified individuals will also demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, lab and project management, and an ability to supervise and mentor trainees.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

M.D. or PhD Required

Qualifications

PhD

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Infectious Diseases

Open Date

08/12/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$64,380/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$63,480/ann

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.

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