Post Doctoral Research Scholar - Caporarello Lab

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Mar 25, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number	8150659
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Location Code	DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nunzia Caporarello to study basic and translational aspects of lung injury, repair and fibrosis with specific emphasis on the role of vascular dysfunction and aging in the progression of chronic lung diseases. A postdoctoral/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. Perform other task as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications	Established experience in three or more of the following areas is highly desirable: Advanced techniques in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology; Primary mouse and human cell isolation, culture, and sorting of lung cell populations; Cell/tissue imaging techniques such as fluorescence and confocal microscopy; Single cell sequencing and analysis; Extracellular vesicles and miRNAs related work. The candidate will be expected to develop and execute independent research plans leading to peer-reviewed publications, have a strong work ethic and possess excellent oral and written communications skills. Maximum consideration will be given to candidates enthusiastic about science, with high research motivation and initiative towards independence.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	n/a
Computer Skills	n/a
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	03/25/2025
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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