Post-Doctoral Research

Overview

Position Number 8151014
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name SURGERY
Location Code SURGERY (06740A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Open Date 01/06/2026

A postdoc position is available for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. Abdullah’s lab at the Center for Translation Research and Education within the Department of Surgery at Loyola University Chicago. The ideal candidate will perform research with a strong emphasis on digital health, particularly the innovative application of wearable sensor data analysis and mobile health (mHealth) application development.

The goal of this research is to enhance surgical outcomes and improve the quality of healthcare for both adult and pediatric patients. The successful candidate will be a crucial part of a highly interactive, multidisciplinary team, working on translational research. We are seeking someone who is adept at project management, has excellent time-management skills, and possesses strong communication skills.

M.D. or PhD Required

• A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, computer science, public health, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) and experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and wearable sensor data analysis is desirable. We expect you to be able to efficiently collect, organize, and analyze data and to initiate new or modified procedures based on the latest developments in digital health technologies.
• Preferences will be given to candidates who are good at tasks, have good time management skills, and have strong communication skills.

• A qualified candidate must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, computer science, or public health.
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) and experience with machine learning and statistical modeling.
• The ability to efficiently collect, organize, and analyze data and to develop new or modified procedures based on the latest advancements in technology.
• A proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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Standing

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01/06/2026

$74,088/ann

$61,008/ann

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 .edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

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.…