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Loyola University Chicago

Assistant Professor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $125K/yr

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of ... Candidates must have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience with strong publication records.

Loyola University

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Maywood, IL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

... postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. * Flexible Start Date. * Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and ...

Loyola University

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Maywood, IL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

... postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. * Flexible Start Date. * Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and ...

Loyola University

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

... postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. * Flexible Start Date. * Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and ...

Loyola University

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

... postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. * Flexible Start Date. * Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and ...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position Number
8151043
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
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (02113A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:As a postdoctoral scholar at Dr. Pengfei Li's lab, you will play an important role in advancing the research agenda. Your responsibilities will include:
• Perform research on computational modeling of EF-hand proteins
• Perform method development for relevant systems of EF-hand proteins
• Supervise and instruct graduate and undergraduate students in Dr. Pengfei Li's lab
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
A MD or PhD is required in a closely related field (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, etc).
Qualifications
Extensive expertise in computational modeling of proteins and/or computational method development.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills
Academic and research software relevant to job duties (Linux operating system, Gaussian/ORCA, AMBER/OpenMM, coding skills in Python).
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
None
Open Date
08/06/2026
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.
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