Postdoctoral Fellow — Gut Barrier & Microbiome Science

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

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.