A Biochemist studies the chemical composition of cells and organisms and conducts research using advanced technologies. Studies the chemical interactions involved in biologic processes such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth, or the effect of drugs or hormones on cells, or conducts research to isolate, analyze or synthesize proteins, enzymes and other molecules.
Position Details Position Details Job Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Position Number 8151037 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 Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Location Code
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(02113A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities The post-doctoral Research Scholar participates substantially in full-time, mentored research or scholarship. It is a transitional position and is viewed as preparatory for an academic and/or research career. The scholar may also serve as a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative, and may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience M.D. or PhD Required in a related field Qualifications A PhD is required in a closely related field (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Preferred:
Extensive expertise in the areas of synthesis and self-assembly techniques relevant to inorganic nanocrystals or macromolecules. A few of the following characterization skills (SEM, SAXS, Raman, GISAXS, XRD) will be required for this position Certificates/Credentials/Licenses PhD required in related field. Computer Skills Academic and research software relevant to job duties (GSAS II, OriginLab, https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Instruments/Soft-Condensed-Matter/small-angle/SAXS-Software.html) 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 07/27/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $77,067/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. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy .
