Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Mounce Lab

Post-Doctoral Research Scholar - Mounce LabAs 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 DetailsJob Title - Post-Doctoral ResearchPosition Number - 8151011 Work Modality - Fully In-PersonJob Category - University StaffJob Type - Full-TimeFLSA Status - ExemptCampus - Maywood-Health Sciences CampusDepartment Name - MICROBIOLOGYLocation Code - MICROBIOLOGY (06220A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - YesDuties and Responsibilities - The laboratory of Dr. Bryan Mounce in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology has an opening for a full-time postdoc with interests in RNA virology and host-pathogen interactions. For detailed information about the laboratory's research, see our website (http://www.mouncelab.com). Experience in molecular virology is preferred but not required. Responsibilities are flexible according to discussions between the applicant and the PI.Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - M.D. or PhD RequiredQualifications - PhDCertificates/Credentials/Licenses - PhDComputer Skills - Microsoft OfficeSupervisory Responsibilities - NoRequired operation of university owned vehicles - NoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? - YesPhysical Demands - StandingWorking Conditions - Animals, Infectious DiseasesOpen Date - 01/09/2026 Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $75,564/annPosition Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $62,232/annAbout 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.