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Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number
8151040
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
PHYSIOLOGY
Location Code
PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Dr. Toni Pak, Professor and Chair in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to work on funded Projects. The Pak Lab focuses on Nuclear steroid receptors, non-coding RNAs and Aging.
The post-doctoral Research Scholar participates substantially in full-time, mentored research or scholarship. It is a transitional position and is viewed as preparatory for an academic and/or research career. The scholar may also serve as a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology is an open, collaborative, and stimulating research environment with broad expertise including cellular biophysics, specialized imaging, computational modeling, aging, and proteomics. Training is available in a variety of super-resolution quantitative microscopy and image analysis techniques, and mass spectrometry. PI commitment to mentoring and career development opportunities tailored to allow the postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. Flexible Start Date. Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and attendance at local and national Scientific Society meetings.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications
Required Candidate Qualifications:

• Candidates must have recently obtained (or will obtain before starting) a PhD

with a strong Molecular Biology background.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience in one or more areas of iPSC, 3D organoids, and/or mass spectrometry
• Enthusiasm and commitment to pursue novel research areas and develop new techniques and approaches.
• Team player with an interest in learning to mentor and train other Lab members.
• Ability to think independently and the initiative to follow new ideas.
• Motivation to pursue career development opportunities (e.g. applying for
• Fellowships and Awards, promoting your research, networking, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written Communication Skills.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
M.D. or PhD Required
Computer Skills
General office suite, GraphPad-Prism, Endnote, Snapgene, and willingness to learn
lab specific software programs
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Physical Demands
Standing
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
07/29/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$77,076/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$63,480/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.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35541