Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Details

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar Position Number 8150368 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE Location Code DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities

The Laboratory of Assistant Professor Xiaoyu T. Cai is actively recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join our dynamic team at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. Our research focuses on lung regeneration, aging, and related diseases, and we are currently investigating the following key topics:

• Molecular mechanisms governing the lineage plasticity of lung stem cells.
• Intercellular crosstalk between lung stem cells and their niche.
• Inflammatory memory of lung stem cells during recurrent infections.

Our research projects are highly translational and will be conducted in collaboration with esteemed scientists from Genentech Inc. and computational experts from the University of Pittsburgh. This collaboration offers a rich interdisciplinary environment, supported by extensive human sample resources that enable us to conduct groundbreaking translational research centered on human disease biology. Additionally, we utilize ex vivo multicellular organoid culture models and in vivo disease modeling in mice to enhance our studies.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.
• Experience in stem cell-derived sphere cultures in the 3D matrix, mouse disease modeling in vivo and/or regulatory T cell research is preferred.
• Experience with single cell RNA and/or multiomic sequencing and data analysis are recommended.
• Demonstrated productivity with at least one first-author publication from Ph.D. training.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and to think critically.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning and coordinating.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in oral presentation and paper/grant writing.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Position Details:

• Flexible starting dates.
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Applicants are expected to apply for fellowships one year after onboarding.
• Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Application Materials

• Current CV with a publication list.
• A one-page statement outlining how your research experience and interests align with this position and your future research interests.
• Two letters of recommendation (can be submitted separately upon request).

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

PhD Required

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.
• Experience in stem cell-derived sphere cultures in the 3D matrix, mouse disease modeling in vivo and/or regulatory T cell research is preferred.
• Experience with single cell RNA and/or multiomic sequencing and data analysis are recommended.
• Demonstrated productivity with at least one first-author publication from Ph.D. training.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and to think critically.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning and coordinating.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in oral presentation and paper/grant writing.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

PhD in Biomedical Science, Immunology, Regenerative Medicine, Biology of Aging, or a related field.

Computer Skills

Basic computing skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 01/30/2025 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $74,088/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $61,008/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\u2014including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences\u2014Loyola 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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