University of Illinois Chicago
PostDoc Fellow - DOM, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
PostDoc Fellow - DOM, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy
Join the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy. The role is part of the NIH T32 training program in Lung Injury and Inflammation.
Department & Location Medicine, Pulmonary – Chicago, IL
Requisition ID 1037971
Posting Close Date November 14, 2025
Salary The budgeted salary range is $62,232 to $75,564.
About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is a Carnegie R&H research institution and a major public university in Chicago. With over 34,000 students, UIC is a Minority‑Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC’s 16 colleges host nationally and internationally recognized programs, including a comprehensive health sciences college.
Position Summary The Postdoctoral Research Training in Lung Injury and Inflammation program is supported by an NIH T32 grant (PIs: Drs Steve Dudek and Irena Levitan). The training focuses on advancing the next generation of leaders in pulmonary and critical care medicine through a multifaceted research environment centered on the pathophysiologic theme of Lung Injury and Inflammation.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct original research in one of three thematic pathways:
Molecular Mechanisms and Preclinical Models ,
Computational and Omic Approaches , or
Comparative Effectiveness and Health Inequality .
Serve as a principal investigator on projects within the NIH‑funded Center, including but not limited to:
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – study endothelial dysfunction and bacterial triggers.
Sleep‑disordered breathing research – develop prognostic biomarkers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Indoor air quality and respiratory health – link indoor pollutants to asthma, COPD, OSA, and other respiratory diseases.
Pulmonary Hypertension – investigate endothelial dysfunction, hemolysis, and shear stress.
Cytoskeletal protein regulation of pulmonary endothelial cell barrier function.
Publish findings as a first author in peer‑reviewed journals and present at national conferences.
Collaborate with faculty, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members at UIC.
Qualifications
PhD/Doctorate in physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related biomedical science field.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
Strong record of first‑author publications in high‑impact journals.
Experience or interest in pulmonary physiology is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and work in a team.
Application Requirements Submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to the UIC job board before
November 14, 2025 . Note: This position does not offer benefits beyond the scope of the T32 training grant.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable state and federal employment mandates and provide accommodations for applicants and employees. Our non‑discrimination statement and required background checks can be viewed through
Required Employment Notices and Posters .
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Department & Location Medicine, Pulmonary – Chicago, IL
Requisition ID 1037971
Posting Close Date November 14, 2025
Salary The budgeted salary range is $62,232 to $75,564.
About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is a Carnegie R&H research institution and a major public university in Chicago. With over 34,000 students, UIC is a Minority‑Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC’s 16 colleges host nationally and internationally recognized programs, including a comprehensive health sciences college.
Position Summary The Postdoctoral Research Training in Lung Injury and Inflammation program is supported by an NIH T32 grant (PIs: Drs Steve Dudek and Irena Levitan). The training focuses on advancing the next generation of leaders in pulmonary and critical care medicine through a multifaceted research environment centered on the pathophysiologic theme of Lung Injury and Inflammation.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct original research in one of three thematic pathways:
Molecular Mechanisms and Preclinical Models ,
Computational and Omic Approaches , or
Comparative Effectiveness and Health Inequality .
Serve as a principal investigator on projects within the NIH‑funded Center, including but not limited to:
Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – study endothelial dysfunction and bacterial triggers.
Sleep‑disordered breathing research – develop prognostic biomarkers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Indoor air quality and respiratory health – link indoor pollutants to asthma, COPD, OSA, and other respiratory diseases.
Pulmonary Hypertension – investigate endothelial dysfunction, hemolysis, and shear stress.
Cytoskeletal protein regulation of pulmonary endothelial cell barrier function.
Publish findings as a first author in peer‑reviewed journals and present at national conferences.
Collaborate with faculty, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members at UIC.
Qualifications
PhD/Doctorate in physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related biomedical science field.
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
Strong record of first‑author publications in high‑impact journals.
Experience or interest in pulmonary physiology is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and work in a team.
Application Requirements Submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to the UIC job board before
November 14, 2025 . Note: This position does not offer benefits beyond the scope of the T32 training grant.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable state and federal employment mandates and provide accommodations for applicants and employees. Our non‑discrimination statement and required background checks can be viewed through
Required Employment Notices and Posters .
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