Post Doctoral Research Scholar-Pak Lab

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Physiology at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The role focuses on funded projects examining nuclear steroid receptors, non-coding RNAs, and aging, under the guidance of Dr. Toni Pak.

The position is full-time and in-person, offering a path toward independent research and potential collaboration on national initiatives, with mentoring and career development opportunities in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required or will obtain before starting.
• Strong molecular biology background.
• Experience in one or more areas of iPSC, 3D organoids, and/or mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Participate substantially in full-time, mentored research or scholarship. Lead discrete components of larger projects under supervision.
• Collaborate on multi-scholar initiatives and mentor/train lab members as needed.
• Contribute to training and career development opportunities within the department.

Skills

Molecular Biology

iPSC

Mass Spectrometry

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Endnote

SnapGene

Job description

Job Title

Post-Doctoral Research

Position Number

8151040

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

PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code

PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Dr. Toni Pak, Professor and Chair in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to work on funded Projects. The Pak Lab focuses on Nuclear steroid receptors, non-coding RNAs and Aging.

The post-doctoral 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.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology is an open, collaborative, and stimulating research environment with broad expertise including cellular biophysics, specialized imaging, computational modeling, aging, and proteomics. Training is available in a variety of super-resolution quantitative microscopy and image analysis techniques, and mass spectrometry. 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

Qualifications

Required Candidate Qualifications:

• Candidates must have recently obtained (or will obtain before starting) a PhD

with a strong Molecular Biology background.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience in one or more areas of iPSC, 3D organoids, and/or mass spectrometry
• 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.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

M.D. or PhD Required

Computer Skills

General office suite, GraphPad-Prism, Endnote, Snapgene, and willingness to learn lab specific software programs

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

None

Open Date

07/29/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$77,076/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.

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Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35541