Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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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 8102843

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 Non-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

As a postdoctoral scholar at Dr. Pengfei Li’s lab, you will play an important role in advancing the research agenda. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform research on computational modeling of EF-hand proteins

• Perform method development for relevant systems of EF-hand proteins

• Supervise and instruct graduate and undergraduate students in Dr. Pengfei Li’s lab

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

PhD required in related field.

Qualifications

• A PhD is required in a closely related field (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, etc)

• Extensive expertise in computational modeling of proteins and/or computational method development.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

A PhD is required in a closely related field (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, etc)

Computer Skills

Academic and research software relevant to job duties (Linux operating system, Gaussian/ ORCA , AMBER /OpenMM, coding skills in Python)

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

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 (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.

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