LRES Corporation
Post Doc Research Scholar (Kubasiak Lab)
LRES Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Post Doc Research Scholar (Kubasiak Lab) Position Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Job Number: 8151006
Location: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus – SURGERY (06740A)
Type: Full‑time, Exempt, FLSA Status
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Salary Range: $62,232 – $75,564 per annum
Position Summary The laboratory of Dr. John Kubasiak at Loyola University Chicago’s Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team studying the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction, endothelial injury, and immune dysregulation following severe burn and critical illness. The position is supported by a recently awarded NIH R35 grant.
Research Focus & Techniques The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects using cutting‑edge molecular, cellular, and spatial profiling approaches. Key technologies and methodologies include:
Single‑cell RNA‑seq/CITE‑seq, bulk RNA profiling, and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics
qPCR and flow cytometry
Cell culture, ELISAs, and murine experimentation (burn, infection, and resuscitation models)
Histology, immunofluorescence, and biomarker quantification
Translational science platforms including organ‑on‑chip, bioreactor systems, and bioinformatics workflows for high‑dimensional data integration
Key Responsibilities
Design and perform independent and collaborative experiments in vascular biology, inflammation, and endothelial signaling.
Analyze high‑dimensional data from single‑cell and spatial platforms in coordination with BSTRI’s bioinformatics core.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across BSTRI.
Present findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Work Experience PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).
Qualifications
PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences.
Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques; prior experience in omics data or animal models preferred.
Strong publication record, scientific rigor, and collaborative mindset.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Environment The BSTRI is an interdisciplinary center focused on burn injury, trauma, sepsis, and regenerative medicine. Fellows benefit from a collaborative research environment, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and opportunities for cross‑laboratory projects and national collaborations.
Legal Compliance Loyola University Chicago 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 .
Mission Alignment 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. For more information about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, please visit
www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please visit
www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
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Post Doc Research Scholar (Kubasiak Lab) Position Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Job Number: 8151006
Location: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus – SURGERY (06740A)
Type: Full‑time, Exempt, FLSA Status
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Salary Range: $62,232 – $75,564 per annum
Position Summary The laboratory of Dr. John Kubasiak at Loyola University Chicago’s Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team studying the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction, endothelial injury, and immune dysregulation following severe burn and critical illness. The position is supported by a recently awarded NIH R35 grant.
Research Focus & Techniques The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects using cutting‑edge molecular, cellular, and spatial profiling approaches. Key technologies and methodologies include:
Single‑cell RNA‑seq/CITE‑seq, bulk RNA profiling, and spatial transcriptomics/proteomics
qPCR and flow cytometry
Cell culture, ELISAs, and murine experimentation (burn, infection, and resuscitation models)
Histology, immunofluorescence, and biomarker quantification
Translational science platforms including organ‑on‑chip, bioreactor systems, and bioinformatics workflows for high‑dimensional data integration
Key Responsibilities
Design and perform independent and collaborative experiments in vascular biology, inflammation, and endothelial signaling.
Analyze high‑dimensional data from single‑cell and spatial platforms in coordination with BSTRI’s bioinformatics core.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across BSTRI.
Present findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Work Experience PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).
Qualifications
PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences.
Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and cell biology techniques; prior experience in omics data or animal models preferred.
Strong publication record, scientific rigor, and collaborative mindset.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Environment The BSTRI is an interdisciplinary center focused on burn injury, trauma, sepsis, and regenerative medicine. Fellows benefit from a collaborative research environment, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and opportunities for cross‑laboratory projects and national collaborations.
Legal Compliance Loyola University Chicago 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 .
Mission Alignment 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. For more information about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, please visit
www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, please visit
www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
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