Post Doctoral Research Scholar Oakes Lab

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Maywood, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

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Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Post Doctoral Research Scholar for the Oakes Lab on multiple funded projects. This full-time, in-person role offers the chance to develop independent projects while training in cell culture and quantitative microscopy.

The candidate will join a collaborative Department of Physiology, with opportunities for mentoring and career development. Start date is flexible within an open postdoc environment.

Qualifications

PhD or MD is required for application.
Experience in microscopy, tissue culture, biochemistry, physiology or biophysics.
Strong verbal and written communication; ability to mentor Lab members.
Willingness to learn new techniques and pursue novel research areas.

Responsibilities

Develop and pursue independent projects during training.
Collaborate with the Lab to advance funded projects.
Engage in meetings with collaborators across Chicago-area universities.

Skills

Microscopy

Tissue culture

Biochemistry

Physiology

Biophysics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent thinking

Career development

Education

MD or PhD

Tools

General office software

Job description

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Post Doctoral Research Scholar Oakes Lab

Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position

Job Number: 8151046

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Workday ERP: No

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Maywood Health Sciences Campus

Department: PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code: PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Grant funded: Yes

Dr. Oakes, Associate Professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to work on several recently funded projects. This Position will provide the opportunity for the Post Doctoral Research Scholar to develop and pursue independent projects during their training. The Oakes lab broadly investigate how cells generate and interpret mechanical signals using cell culture models and quantitative microscopy.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must have recently obtained (or will obtain before starting) a PhD from a biomedical research background.
Experience in one or more areas of microscopy, tissue culture, biochemistry, physiology, or biophysics.
Enthusiasm and commitment to pursue novel research areas and develop new techniques and approaches.
Team player with an interest in learning to mentor and train other Lab members.
Ability to think independently and the initiative to follow new ideas.
Motivation to pursue career development opportunities (e.g. applying for Fellowships and Awards, promoting your research, networking, etc.).
Strong verbal and written Communication Skills.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology is an open, collaborative, and stimulating research environment with broad expertise including cardiac, cellular biophysics, imaging, aging, and proteomics. PI commitment to mentoring and career development opportunities tailored to allow the postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path. Flexible Start Date. Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and attendance at local and national Scientific Society meetings.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

M.D. or PhD Required

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Animal or Patient Contact

Yes

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

10/07/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $77,076/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $63,480/ann

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.

Supplemental Questions

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