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Post Doctoral Reseach Scholar

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Nov 11, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	Post-Doctoral Research
Position Number	8150758
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	PHYSIOLOGY
Location Code	PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)
Is this 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 postdoctoral fellow 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 postdoctoral fellow 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
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	NA
Computer Skills	General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	11/11/2025
Close Date
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.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34196