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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 Scholar - Sodhi Lab

Position Number 8151001

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name PHARMACOLOGY

Location Code PHARMACOLOGY (06230A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sodhi Lab at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Research positions on newly funded projects investigating the molecular basis of stress-related cognitive dysfunction.

We are looking for motivated, creative, and collaborative Scientists interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of Epitranscriptomics, Stress Neurobiology, and Translational Neuroscience. Our NIH -funded Studies use a reverse translational approach, moving from discoveries in human postmortem brain to experimental models in mice. Recent work from our Lab identified disrupted RNA editing as a novel mechanism underlying several neuropsychiatric disorders. Current projects explore how prenatal stress affects RNA editing, glutamate signaling, neuronal morphology, and behavior in a sex-dependent manner—ultimately aiming to identify new therapeutic targets for cognitive and mood disorders. For more about our research, visit: www.sodhilaboratory.strikingly.com

Trainees in our group receive mentorship and hands-on training in:

+ Molecular genetics and gene expression (human and rodent tissue)

+ Behavioral Pharmacology and stress paradigms in mice

+ Neuronal tracing and morphology

+ Mammalian cell culture and Neurochemistry

+ Advanced tools such as RNA sequencing and bioinformatics

We are housed in Loyola’s state-of-the-art Center for Translational Research and Education ( CTRE ) at the Health Sciences Campus—located just outside of downtown Chicago with easy access to public transit. Our environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific growth.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education: PhD, MD, or Equivalent Doctoral Degree required

Experience: Previous work experience required

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD (within the past 4 years) in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Genetics, or a related field

+ At least one first-author peer-reviewed Publication

+ Strong background in Molecular Neuroscience and/or Molecular Genetics

+ Experience in Neuroanatomy or Cellular Neuroscience is a plus

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary and Benefits: Salary is based on the NIH scale and commensurate with experience. Loyola University offers a generous benefits package: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/work-life-benefits

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

+ Ph.D. in any of the following areas: Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, or Biochemistry.

Computer Skills

+ Microsoft Office Suites

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Odors

Open Date 10/16/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,232.00/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,232.00/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.

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/) .

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 (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

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