Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Choudhry Lab

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Details Position Details Job Title Post-Doctoral Research Position Number 8151018 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? Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name

BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE

Location Code

BURN SHOCK TRAUMA INSTITUTE

(06320A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position - Gut Barrier, Microbiome, and Translational Injury The Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-supported translational research program investigating gut immune dysfunction, epithelial barrier disruption, microbiome-driven inflammation, and intestinal injury following burn trauma, colitis, and critical illness. Position Overview The fellow will play a central role in designing and executing experimental studies examining: Intestinal epithelial tight junction regulation Gut barrier failure and systemic inflammation after burn/trauma Microbiome-based and probiotic interventions Experimental models of intestinal inflammation, including DSS-induced colitis The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects involving intestinal permeability assays, murine injury and colitis models, and host-microbe interactions.

Key Responsibilities The fellow will:

Design and conduct independent and collaborative experiments in gut barrier biology, inflammation, and injury response. Lead functional epithelial assays, including: Tight junction permeability models TEER measurements Barrier integrity and cytokine-induced disruption studies Perform and support in vivo murine studies, including models of: Burn injury, alcohol, trauma and colitis Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques such as: Western blotting, ELISA RNA/DNA isolation, RT-qPCR Immunofluorescence and confocal imaging Mentor trainees and contribute to institute-wide collaborations Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and scientific presentations Assigned duties as needed Minimum Education and/or Work Experience PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, immunology, microbiology, physiology, or related field Qualifications Strong background in epithelial biology, inflammation, or translational disease research Demonstrated expertise in experimental techniques including: Cell culture and functional barrier assays Immunoblotting and immunoassays PCR and quantitative gene expression analysis Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Computer Skills General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs 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 Odors, Animals Open Date 02/19/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $75,564/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,232/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... For full info follow application link. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account