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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 FELLOW

Position Number 8102408

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name BIOLOGY

Location Code BIOLOGY (02112A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will work in Dr. Michael Grillo’s plant evolutionary genetics lab. The goal of this research project is to understand the genomic basis of plant-microbiome variation in legumes. The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for designing and implementing genome-wide association studies of plant-microbiome variation, collecting empirical data, conducting bioinformatic and statistical analyses, manuscript preparation, and mentoring of undergraduate students in research. This position provides opportunities for post-doctoral researcher to attend conferences and teaching experience in the Department of Biology. Strong candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, with expertise in statistical and analytical methods in genomics, ecology and evolution. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for additional years based on performance and funding.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

+ Education Required: Ph.D. in evolution, genomics, plant biology, microbiology, or a related field.

+ Experience Required: Experience in plant evolutionary biology or genomics including associated bioinformatic and statistical approaches, manuscript preparation, and mentoring of undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with experience conducting genome wide association studies, mutant screens, amplicon sequencing, or metagenomics are preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Education Required. Ph.D. in evolution, genomics, plant biology, microbiology, or a related field.

Computer Skills

High performance computing including experience with R, python, and/or general experience with command line coding and bioinformatics software and approaches.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands Lifting, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Heating, Irregular Hours

Open Date 10/09/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

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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