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Post Doctoral Research Scholar

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Position Details

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position

Position Number: 8150758

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department: PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code: PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Split and/or fully grant funded: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities Dr. David Barefield, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar to work on several recently funded Projects. The Barefield Lab focuses on atrial myopathies, contractile regulation of striated muscle, genetic cardiomyopathies, and the pathophysiological mechanisms of atrial fibrillation.

This Position will provide the opportunity for the Post Doctoral Research Scholar to develop and pursue independent projects during their training. The Barefield lab uses mouse models and human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocyte models of genetic cardiovascular disease to study contractile biophysics, cellular and whole-heart electrophysiology, in vivo physiology, and molecular and biochemical approaches to study the effect of gene mutations on protein function.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must have recently obtained (or will obtain before starting) a PhD from a biomedical research background.

Experience in one or more areas of molecular cardiology, microscopy, tissue culture, biochemistry, mouse physiology, or biophysics.

Enthusiasm and commitment to pursue novel research areas and develop new techniques and approaches.

Team player with an interest in learning to mentor and train other Lab members.

Ability to think independently and the initiative to follow new ideas.

Motivation to pursue career development opportunities (e.g. applying for Fellowships and Awards, promoting your research, networking, etc.).

Strong verbal and written Communication Skills.

Position Details

The Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology is an open, collaborative, and stimulating research environment with broad expertise including cardiac electrophysiology, cellular biophysics, imaging, aging, and proteomics.

Training in a variety of super-resolution quantitative microscopy and image analysis techniques, mass spectrometry, use of mouse modes and human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocyte disease models, methods to assess cardiac electrophysiology and contractile biophysics.

PI commitment to mentoring and career development opportunities tailored to allow the postdoctoral fellow to transition into their desired career path.

Flexible Start Date.

Regular opportunities to interact with collaborators at several Chicago Research Universities, and attendance at local and national Scientific Society meetings.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

M.D. or PhD Required

Qualifications

M.D. or PhD Required

Computer Skills

General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs

Working Conditions

No required operation of university owned vehicles

Direct animal or patient contact: Yes

Physical Demands: None

Salary

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $74,088/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $61,008/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 .

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD)?

Yes

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Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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How do your values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values?

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