Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 62,232 - 75,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Research funding

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Maywood seeks a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Scholar to contribute to research on gut immune dysfunction and translational injury. This full-time position involves designing experiments in gut barrier biology and leading in vivo studies. Candidates must hold a PhD or MD/PhD, with expertise in epithelial biology and strong communication skills. Competitive salary range between $62,232 and $75,564 annually. The role requires collaborative work and attendance at the fully in-person setting.

Qualifications

• Strong background in epithelial biology, inflammation, or translational disease research is essential.
• Proven expertise in experimental techniques is required, including cell culture and functional barrier assays.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent and collaborative experiments.
• Lead functional epithelial assays including tight junction permeability models.
• Perform and support in vivo murine studies.

Skills

Epithelial biology

Translational disease research

Cell culture

Functional barrier assays

Immunoblotting

PCR

Gene expression analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

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Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

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Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position
Position Number: 8151018
Work Modality: Fully In-Person
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name: BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE
Location Code: BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE (06320A)
Funding: Yes

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position – Gut Barrier, Microbiome, and Translational Injury

The Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-supported translational research program investigating gut immune dysfunction, epithelial barrier disruption, microbiome-driven inflammation, and intestinal injury following burn trauma, colitis, and critical illness.

Position Overview

The fellow will play a central role in designing and executing experimental studies examining:

• Intestinal epithelial tight junction regulation
• Gut barrier failure and systemic inflammation after burn/trauma
• Microbiome-based and probiotic interventions
• Experimental models of intestinal inflammation, including DSS-induced colitis

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects involving intestinal permeability assays, murine injury and colitis models, and host-microbe interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent and collaborative experiments in gut barrier biology, inflammation, and injury response. Lead functional epithelial assays, including:
• Tight junction permeability models
• TEER measurements
• Barrier integrity and cytokine-induced disruption studies
• Perform and support in vivo murine studies, including models of:
• Burn injury, alcohol, trauma and colitis
• Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques such as:
• Western blotting, ELISA
• RNA/DNA isolation, RT-qPCR
• Immunofluorescence and confocal imaging
• Mentor trainees and contribute to institute-wide collaborations
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and scientific presentations
• Assigned duties as needed

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology, physiology, or related field

Qualifications

• Strong background in epithelial biology, inflammation, or translational disease research
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques including:
• Cell culture and functional barrier assays
• Immunoblotting and immunoassays
• PCR and quantitative gene expression analysis
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Computer Skills

• General office suite and willingness to learn lab-specific programs

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Odors, Animals

Open Date

02/19/2026

Position Salary

Maximum: $75,564/ann
Minimum: $62,232/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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Any other supporting documents

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have an MD or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, Physiology or related field?
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• * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
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• * How does your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
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