Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Position Details

Job Title:

Post-Doctoral Research

Position Number: 8150758

Work Modality:
Fully In-Person

Job Category:
University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Campus:
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code: PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is fully grant funded:
Yes

Open Date: 11/11/2025

Close Date: (not specified)

Dr. David Barefield, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology at Loyola University Chicago, is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Scholar 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 Post Doctoral Research Scholar 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.

• 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.

M.D. or Ph.D. Required

General office suite and willingness to learn lab specific programs.

Yes

None

None

Minimum: $61,008 per year (annually)

Maximum: $74,088 per year (annually)

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