at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number
8151018
Work Modality
Fully In-Person
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Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE
Location Code
BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE (06320A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position - Gut Barrier, Microbiome, and Translational Injury
The Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-supported translational research program investigating gut immune dysfunction, epithelial barrier disruption, microbiome-driven inflammation, and intestinal injury following burn trauma, colitis, and critical illness.
Position Overview
The fellow will play a central role in designing and executing experimental studies examining:
Intestinal epithelial tight junction regulation
Gut barrier failure and systemic inflammation after burn/trauma
Microbiome-based and probiotic interventions
Experimental models of intestinal inflammation, including DSS-induced colitis
The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects involving intestinal permeability assays, murine injury and colitis models, and host-microbe interactions.
Key Responsibilities
The fellow will:
Design and conduct independent and collaborative experiments in gut barrier biology, inflammation, and injury response. Lead functional epithelial assays, including:
Tight junction permeability models
TEER measurements
Barrier integrity and cytokine-induced disruption studies
Perform and support in vivo murine studies, including models of:
Burn injury, alcohol, trauma and colitis
Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques such as:
Western blotting, ELISA
RNA/DNA isolation, RT-qPCR
Immunofluorescence and confocal imaging
Mentor trainees and contribute to institute-wide collaborations
Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and scientific presentations
Assigned duties as needed
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology, physiology, or related field
Qualifications
Strong background in epithelial biology, inflammation, or translational disease research
Demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques including:
Cell culture and functional barrier assays
Immunoblotting and immunoassays
PCR and quantitative gene expression analysis
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills
General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs
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
Odors, Animals
Open Date
02/19/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$75,564/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$62,232/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 AmeriCorps 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, click here.
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Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34705
