Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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

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

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.

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.

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