Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Details

• Job Title:
  
  Postdoctoral Research Scholar
• Position Number: 8150368
• Work Modality:
  Full-Time
• Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP?:
  Yes
• Job Category:
  University Staff
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Campus:
  Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
• Department Name: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
• Location Code: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)
• Is this split and/or fully grant funded?:
  Yes

The Laboratory of Assistant Professor Xiaoyu T. Cai is actively recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join our dynamic team at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. Our research focuses on lung regeneration, aging, and related diseases, and we are currently investigating the following key topics:

• Molecular mechanisms governing the lineage plasticity of lung stem cells.
• Intercellular crosstalk between lung stem cells and their niche.
• Inflammatory memory of lung stem cells during recurrent infections.

Our research projects are translational and conducted in collaboration with scientists from Genentech Inc. and computational experts from the University of Pittsburgh. The collaboration offers an interdisciplinary environment, supported by extensive human sample resources to conduct translational research centered on human disease biology. We utilize ex vivo multicellular organoid culture models and in vivo disease modeling in mice to enhance our studies.

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.
• Experience in stem cell-derived sphere cultures in 3D matrix, mouse disease modeling in vivo and/or regulatory T cell research is preferred.
• Experience with single cell RNA and/or multiomic sequencing and data analysis is recommended.
• Demonstrated productivity with at least one first-author publication from Ph.D. training.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and to think critically.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning and coordinating.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in oral presentation and paper/grant writing.

EEO Statement:
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

• Flexible starting dates.
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Applicants are expected to apply for fellowships one year after onboarding.
• Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

PhD Required

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.
• Experience in stem cell-derived sphere cultures in 3D matrix, mouse disease modeling in vivo and/or regulatory T cell research is preferred.
• Experience with single cell RNA and/or multiomic sequencing and data analysis are recommended.
• Demonstrated productivity with at least one first-author publication from Ph.D. training.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and to think critically.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning and coordinating.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in oral presentation and paper/grant writing.

PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.

Basic computing skills

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