Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Mar 24, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number	8150787
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
Location Code	HEMATOLOGY - ONCOLOGY (06508A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	The incumbent overall duties include designing and performing experiments independently, identifying research pitfalls, supervising junior researchers, managing the laboratory, preparing drafts of manuscripts for publication, actively participate in the preparation of grant applications to help fund the research as well as maintain laboratory protocols including IRB, IACUC, and Biosafety. Our laboratory main line of work involves studying the pathogenesis of autoimmune endocrine diseases, in particular type 1 diabetes (T1D) and thyroid diseases, transplant immunity ( GVHD), inflammatory bowel disease and cancer., with the primary focus on the generation of a murine model regulatory CAR-T cells for the treatment of steroid refractory acute GVHD/Inflammatory Bowel Disease, with the intent to develop a future clinical trial in patients with this disorder. The incumbent's specific duties include production of epitope-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor ( CAR) T regulatory cells from a mouse model of human disease. Other general duties include cell culture, molecular biology and immunology techniques, quantitative PCR and protein biochemistry. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to collaborate with colleagues in other programs such as molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, bioengineering and related disciplines. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (in order of importance) 1. Working with mouse model of GVHD/ IBD - 30% 2. Production of epitope-specific CAR T regulatory cells from a mouse model of human - 30% 3. Profiling the immune cells in peripheral blood and tissues - 25% 4. Assists with writing and preparation of grant applications and manuscripts for publication - 10% 5. Attends lab needs, meetings, professional seminars, and performs other duties as assigned - 5% Impact on the Organization This position will assist the department in conducting collaborative basic/translational research projects. This position will also account for generation of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and to acquire independent funding for investigators to continue research programs.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	DVM/MD or Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biomedical sciences.
Qualifications	Education/experience/licensing: Prior experience in a research lab studying immunity/autoimmunity. Prior experience executing basic research design and methods in animal models. Experience in FACS (Florescent Antibody Cell Sorting) for profiling the immune cells in human and mice samples. Knowledge and experience working with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells. Good knowledge of protein modelling and development of chimeric proteins. Very good knowledge of expressing recombinant protein in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression system. Prior experience processing and analyzing clinical specimens for pre-clinical research trials. Prior experience in laboratory animal surgery Knowledge of basic histology Ability and willingness to assist with writing drafts of research manuscripts and grant applications. Communication and other skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team. Ability to perform experiments with initiative and independence, under general guidance from the PI.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	DVM/MD or Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biomedical sciences.
Computer Skills	* High degree of familiarity with bioinformatics and computerized scientific databases. * Solid mathematical abilities as related to laboratory calculations. * Very good knowledge of statistics and well versed in operating SAS software.
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	Animals
Open Date	03/21/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$74,088/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$61,008/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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