Post Doctoral Research(Villalón Landeros Laboratory)

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Sensory Neuroscience and Pain in the Villalón Landeros Laboratory. The fellow will study the role of the neuronal membrane proteasome in sensory neuron signaling and pain, combining rodent somatosensory behavior with biochemical and microscopy methods.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field; strong experience in rodent behavior, biochemistry, and microscopy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Background in rodent somatosensory behavior, biochemical methods, and microscopy desired.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the role of the neuronal membrane proteasome in sensory neuron signaling and pain.
• Combine rodent somatosensory behavior with biochemical and microscopy approaches to address research questions.

Skills

Rodent behavior

Biochemical methods

Microscopy

Education

Ph.D. in neuroscience

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Post Doctoral Research (Villalón Landeros Laboratory)

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8150668 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 PHARMACOLOGY Location Code PHARMACOLOGY (06230A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Postdoctoral Fellow in Sensory Neuroscience and Pain

A postdoctoral position is available in the Villalón Landeros Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. We seek a highly motivated and intellectually curious scientist to investigate the role of the neuronal membrane proteasome (NMP) in sensory neuron signaling, somatosensation, and pain.

Our research explores how the NMP shapes sensory neuron function and contributes to the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying somatosensation and pain. The fellow will integrate rodent somatosensory behavioral studies with biochemical and microscopy approaches to address these questions.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related discipline. A strong background in rodent somatosensory behavior, biochemical methods, and microscopy is desired. Above all, we value self‑motivation, intellectual curiosity, openness to learning, and enthusiasm for hands‑on laboratory research. The successful candidate will enjoy developing experiments, thinking critically about results, troubleshooting challenges, and contributing to a collaborative research environment.

The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027, with flexibility based on the successful candidate’s availability.

Application materials required

Interested candidates should prepare the following materials:

• A cover letter describing current and future research interests and interest in joining the laboratory
• A curriculum vitae
• A brief summary of previous research experience
• Names and contact information for three references

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience M.D. or PhD Required Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related discipline

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience or a related discipline. Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suites 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 Odors, Animals Open Date 11/04/2026 Close Date Position.

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/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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