Postdoc: Gut Barrier & Microbiome Translational Research

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 62,232 - 75,564; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join the Burn Shock Trauma Institute's NIH-supported research program. The role involves investigating gut immune dysfunction and microbiome-driven inflammation, particularly after burn trauma and critical illness.

Candidates should have a PhD in biomedical sciences or related field, with strong expertise in epithelial biology and inflammation research. The position is full-time and requires in-person collaboration. Salary ranges from $62,232 to $75,564 annually.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in relevant biomedical sciences.
• Strong background in epithelial biology and inflammation.
• Expertise in experimental techniques including cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in gut barrier biology.
• Lead functional epithelial and permeability assays.
• Perform in vivo murine studies involving injury and colitis.

Skills

Epithelial biology

Inflammation research

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PhD, MD/PhD

Tools

Western blotting

ELISA

RT-qPCR

Immunofluorescence

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join the Burn Shock Trauma Institute's NIH-supported research program. The role involves investigating gut immune dysfunction and microbiome-driven inflammation, particularly after burn trauma and critical illness.

Candidates should have a PhD in biomedical sciences or related field, with strong expertise in epithelial biology and inflammation research. The position is full-time and requires in-person collaboration. Salary ranges from $62,232 to $75,564 annually.