Post Doctoral Research Scholar Oakes LabAs 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.Position Details
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number - 8151046 Work Modality - Fully In-PersonJob Category - University StaffJob Type - Full-TimeFLSA Status - ExemptCampus - Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name - PHYSIOLOGYLocation Code - PHYSIOLOGY (06240A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - YesDuties and Responsibilities - Dr. Oakes, Associate Professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to work on several recently funded projects. This Position will provide the opportunity for the Post Doctoral Research Scholar to develop and pursue independent projects during their training. The Oakes lab broadly investigate how cells generate and interpret mechanical signals using cell culture models and quantitative microscopy.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Candidates must have recently obtained (or will obtain before starting) a PhD from a biomedical research background. Experience in one or more areas of microscopy, tissue culture, biochemistry, physiology, or biophysics. 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. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications:
M.D. or PhD Required Computer Skills - General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs
Supervisory Responsibilities:
NoRequired operation of university owned vehicles - NoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? - YesPhysical Demands - None
Working Conditions:
NoneOpen Date - 10/07/2026 Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $77,076/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $63,480/ann 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.
