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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Loyola University Chicago

United States

Sep 18, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Position Number	8102837
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Location Code	SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (02800A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	The Postdoctoral Fellow will work primarily with the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment ( CIRA) in the School of Social Work to support immigrant and refugee accompaniment-related research projects and evaluation activities. The Fellow's specific research related responsibilities will be developed in consultation with Dr. Maria Vidal de Haymes and may include project management, program evaluation, data management/analyses and manuscript preparation. The postdoctoral fellowship is a one-year full-time appointment. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines for postdoctoral fellows (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-19- 036.html). Benefits are also provided based on Loyola University Chicago benefits policies. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to Loyola University Chicago and School of Social Work resources for career development, writing support, funding opportunities, and collaboration. The School of Social Work is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications	Interest in research and scholarship related to migration studies. Previous experience with working with refugees. Immigrants, and immigrant and first-generation students. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color. Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, including effective oral/written communication, as evidenced by publications or grant-writing experience. Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment. Experience conducting mixed-methods research, including quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Must have a doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field. Must have defended dissertation before starting the fellowship. Must be within three years of completing their doctorate.
Computer Skills	Proficient computer skills use statistical packages and proficiency in navigating and maintaining both qualitative and quantitative data sets. Experience with SPSS and NVivo is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	None
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Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$61,428
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$61,428
Special Instructions to Applicants	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.
About 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. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33899