Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Visick Lab

Post-Doctoral Research Scholar
- Visick Lab

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.

Job Title
- Post-Doctoral Research

Position Number - 8150703

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
- Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field. The successful candidate will have a strong background in bacteriology, molecular biology, bacterial genetics, and also the ability to conduct his/her research independently. Applicants with a knowledge base in Vibriobiology would be preferred.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - M.D. or PhD Required

Qualifications
- Ph.D.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
- Ph.D.

Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office

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 - 05/05/2026

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

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $62,232/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.