Post Doc Research Scholar (Kubasiak Lab)

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 dynamic, multidisciplinary team studying the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction, endothelial injury, and immune dysregulation following severe burn and critical illness.

This position is supported by a recently awarded NIH R35 grant, providing long-term support for mechanistic and translational investigations centered on angiopoietin/Tie2 signaling, microvascular repair, and host response after injury.

Research Focus & Techniques

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to projects using cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and spatial profiling approaches to dissect vascular and immune signaling across injury models.
Key technologies and methodologies include:

* Single-cell RNA-seq/ CITE-seq, bulk RNA profiling, and spatial transcriptomics and 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, including groups focused on resuscitation, regenerative medicine, and host-pathogen interactions.

Present findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.

Perform other duties as assigned

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 (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).

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 Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute ( BSTRI) at Loyola University Chicago is an interdisciplinary center uniting scientists and clinicians focused on burn injury, trauma, sepsis, and regenerative medicine. Fellows benefit from a collaborative and supportive research environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for cross-laboratory projects, career development, and national collaborations through the ABA, SHOCK Society, CNTR, ABuRN, and related networks.

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences (e.g., immunology, vascular biology, molecular biology, physiology).

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