Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Baker Lab

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Scholar in the Baker Lab at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The role focuses on virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and RNA splicing, with emphasis on strong communication, lab leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Minimum education is an MD or PhD, and candidates should be prepared to work in a fully in-person setting in the MICROBIOLOGY department.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• M.D. or PhD required as minimum education.
• Experience with virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and/or RNA splicing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Duties include research in Dr. Steven Baker’s lab focusing on virus-host interactions and related molecular biology topics; responsibilities include lab and project management and mentoring trainees.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

M.D. or PhD

PhD

Job description

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Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Baker Lab

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Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8151042

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: MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code: MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities: Dr. Steven Baker’s laboratory is recruiting a postdoc at Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Preferred candidates will have experience in and a desire to pursue virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and/or RNA splicing. Well qualified individuals will also demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, lab and project management, and an ability to supervise and mentor trainees.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: M.D. or PhD

Required Qualifications: PhD

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: n/a

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Required operation of university owned vehicles: No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands: None

Working Conditions: Infectious Diseases

Open Date: 08/12/2026

Close Date: Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $64,380/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. 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.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have M.D. or Ph.D. in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?(Open Ended Question)
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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