Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Baker Lab
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Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Baker Lab. Loyola University Chicago’s Baker Lab is recruiting a post‑doctoral research scholar to investigate virus‑host interactions, post‑translational modifications, and RNA splicing, while demonstrating strong oral and written communication, managing lab projects, and mentoring trainees.
Key focus areas include Conduct research on virus‑host interactions, post‑translational modifications, and RNA splicing, Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, and Manage laboratory projects and operations.
Important skills include Microsoft Office Suite, Oral And Written Communication, Lab And Project Management, and Supervise And Mentor Trainees. Preferred (not required): Virus-Host Interactions, Post-Translational Modifications, and RNA Splicing.
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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.
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number 8151042
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 MICROBIOLOGY
Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Dr. Steven Baker’s laboratory is recruiting a postdoc at Loyola University Chicago in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Preferred candidates will have experience in and a desire to pursue virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and/or RNA splicing. Well qualified individuals will also demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, lab and project management, and an ability to supervise and mentor trainees.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications
PhD
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/a
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions Infectious Diseases
Open Date 08/12/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $64,380/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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .
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