Post Doctoral Research Scholar Kuo Lab

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Position Title Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8150659 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 PHYSIOLOGY Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities A postdoctoral associate position funded by the NIH is available in the Kuo laboratory focused on calcium dependent signaling pathways in the kidney and heart. Candidates will be expected to have a PhD (or be near completion) in organ physiology, cell physiology or molecular biology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with prior experience in calcium signaling and animal studies.

The Kuo laboratory is housed in CaMP and has collaborations within the Department, Loyola cardiovascular research institute and nationally. A strong emphasis is placed on on training and professional development in the lab. Salary structure will follow NIH guidelines dependent on years post PhD.

Open Date 10/07/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $54,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $50,000/ann

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience M.D. or PhD Required Qualifications Requires a minimum of Ph.D.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a Computer Skills Standard office and research software

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None

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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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.

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