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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	STAFF SCIENTIST
Position Number	8150549
Work Modality
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
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?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago is recruiting a Staff Scientist for Dr. Monsheel Sodhi’s newly funded projects investigating stress-related cognitive dysfunction. Description: We are seeking highly motivated and creative Staff Scientist to join a dynamic Research Team exploring fundamental questions about the molecular basis of cognition and stress resilience. Projects will be data-driven, using a reverse translational approach. Our recent work revealed that an epitranscriptomic process known as RNA editing, is abnormally regulated in several neurological disorders. Following these studies of Human Brain, we are testing the effects of stress on Mouse behavior, Neuronal Morphology and Neurochemistry. Our results suggest that prenatal stress triggers abnormalities in the glutamate system and in RNA editing, which may be precursors for cognitive dysfunction. We have consistently identified sex differences in these data. The objective of this Research is to identify new targets for improved therapeutic interventions. Trainees who join Dr. Sodhi’s Lab will gain experience in Molecular Genetics, Gene expression studies of rodent or human tissue, behavioral Pharmacology, mammalian cell culture, in addition to gaining expertise in the broader area of stress Neurobiology. Our projects provide opportunities to become proficient in state-of-the-art techniques such as next generation sequencing, behavioral Pharmacology and Neuronal Tracing. For more information please see our website, www.sodhilaboratory.strikingly.com. Salary is commensurate with experience, at the NIH Scale. Our Laboratory is within the new, state-of-art Center for Translational Research and Education at the Health Sciences campus of Loyola University Chicago, located close to the downtown area of Chicago, with excellent public transportation. The University provides a generous benefits package (please see https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/). Qualifications: Candidates who have graduated with PhD degrees within the last 4 years, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications (including at least one first author publication) are encouraged to apply. Expertise in behavioral Pharmacology and/or Molecular Genetics is essential, while experience in Neuroanatomy and Cell Biology are desirable. Good verbal and written communication skills in English are also essential. The PI and our collegial Team of experts will provide mentoring, supervision and intensive training. To apply: Interested individuals can apply online. Informal enquiries are welcome and can be sent to [email protected]. The Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerLoyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Required: Doctoral Degree (MD or PhD)
Qualifications
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills	N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities	Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands	Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	02/18/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$56,160/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$52,000/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/31161

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