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Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Shankar's Lab

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

May 05, 2026

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?	No
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	Position Summary The laboratory of Dr. Rama Shankar at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a newly established research program focused on systems immunology and multi-omics approaches to study sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome ( MODS), and critical illness. The successful candidate will lead innovative projects integrating single-cell and bulk transcriptomics, epigenomics, and clinical data to identify immune mechanisms and biomarkers associated with disease progression and outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead independent and collaborative research projects Analyze and integrate multi-omics datasets Develop computational pipelines using R/Python Collaborate with clinical teams Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications Mentor students and research staff Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications Experience with bench work Experience with single-cell and multi-omics integration Familiarity with RNA-seq, EdgeR, Seurat, Harmony, Monocle3, or scVelo Knowledge of immunology Experience with clinical datasets and HPC Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	M.D. or PhD required The doctoral students should hold a degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, or a related field
Computer Skills	General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs Strong programming skills in R and/or Python Experience with Next Generation sequencing Record of peer-reviewed publications
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	05/05/2026
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 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.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35129