Postdoctoral Research Scholar...

Overview Postdoctoral Research Scholar position at Loyola University Chicago.This is a full-time, in-person role within the Department of Surgery at the Maywood-Health Sciences Campus.The lab focuses on digital health, wearable sensor data analysis, and mobile health (mHealth) application development to enhance surgical outcomes and healthcare quality for adult and pediatric patients.You will be part of a multidisciplinary, translational research team and should have strong project management, time-management, and communication skills.Position Details- Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Position- Position Number: *******- 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 ******A)- Grant Funding: YesResponsibilities- Conduct research with a strong emphasis on digital health, wearable sensor data analysis, and development of mobile health applications.- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on translational research to improve surgical outcomes and healthcare quality for adult and pediatric patients.- Engage in project management, maintain good time management, and communicate effectively within the team.- Initiate and modify procedures based on the latest developments in digital health technologies.Qualifications- A doctoral degree (M.D. or PhD) in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, computer science, public health, or related disciplines.- Proficiency in data analysis programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and wearable sensor data analysis.- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data efficiently; capable of initiating new or modified procedures based on current digital health advancements.- Strong time management and communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team.Certificates/Credentials/Licenses- Doctoral degree in a relevant field (biomedical engineering, computer science, public health, etc.).- Proficiency in programming for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) and experience with machine learning and statistical modeling.- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data and to develop procedures based on the latest advancements in technology.- Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.Skills- Computer skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and work with abstract and concrete variables.Other Details- Supervisory Responsibilities: None- Operation of university-owned vehicles: No- Direct animal or patient contact: Yes- Physical Demands: Standing- Working Conditions: NoneCompensationOpen Date: 01/06/2026Salary Range: $61,008 to $74,088 annuallySpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, Loyola seeks candidates who will contribute to its strategic plan to deliver Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition.To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, please visit the website at /.For information about the university's focus on transformative education, visit .About Loyola University Chicago: Founded in ****, Loyola is a major Jesuit, Catholic university with a commitment to community engagement and sustainability.It is a Carnegie R1 research institution with multiple campuses.Loyola emphasizes ethical leadership and service to the community.Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering a broad benefits package.For details, click here.Loyola adheres to applicable civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private higher education.Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).- * Do you possess an M.D. or PhD?- Yes- No- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?- Public Job Posting- Internal Job Posting- Agency Referral- Advertisement/Publication- Personal Referral- Website- Other- * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?Applicant Documents- Required Documents- Resume- Cover Letter/Letter of Application- Optional Documents#J-*****-Ljbffr