at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number
8151027.
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 WorkDay ERP?
No
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
Position Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Rama Shankar at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a newly established research program focused on systems immunology and multi-omics approaches to study sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and critical illness. The successful candidate will lead innovative projects integrating single-cell and bulk transcriptomics, epigenomics, and clinical data to identify immune mechanisms and biomarkers associated with disease progression and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead independent and collaborative research projects
Analyze and integrate multi-omics datasets
Develop computational pipelines using R/Python
Collaborate with clinical teams
Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications
Mentor students and research staff
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with bench work
Experience with single-cell and multi-omics integration
Familiarity with RNA-seq, EdgeR, Seurat, Harmony, Monocle3, or scVelo
Knowledge of immunology
Experience with clinical datasets and HPC
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
M.D. or PhD required
The doctoral students should hold a degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, or a related field
Computer Skills
General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs
Strong programming skills in R and/or Python
Experience with Next Generation sequencing
Record of peer-reviewed publications
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
05/05/2026
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/35129
