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Postdoctoral Positions in University of Chicago
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Date posted
April 5, 2025
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Deadline
April 5, 2025
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Study location
Chicago
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Doctorate Degree
Description
If you are interested in pursuing a postdoc at UChicago, we suggest you review the departments and laboratories and postdoctoral training grants, and directly contact any faculty that you wish to work with. Some current postdoctoral opportunities are listed below. For a continuously updated list of postdoc funding and fellowship opportunities, subscribe to our Weekly Bulletin! Also check out this resource developed by UChicago Postdoc Nicholas Schade, PhD – “Questions to Ask When Considering Postdoc Positions.” For those newly hired, check out our New Postdoc Onboarding Checklist and other Resources for Current Postdocs. The National Postdoctoral Association also has resources for postdocs including tips on applying and interviewing for a postdoc.
Funding Opportunities for Postdocs at University of Chicago
- The IRACDA (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development K12 Award) Program is an opportunity for University of Chicago postdocs to combine a high-quality research experience with a mentored teaching and training experience at two local partner institutions. Participants work with a faculty Research Mentor at UChicago and faculty Teaching Mentors at partner institutions, where they will experience classroom teaching and pedagogical training.
- The Chicago Fellows Program is an internationally competitive postdoctoral fellowship program to support the career advancement of truly exceptional and creative scientists in the biological and biomedical sciences.
- T32 Training Grants at UChicago
Open Positions
Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Chicago
3/14/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the De Jesus Lab
3/14/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the Garassino Lab
3/13/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the Section of Urology
2/28/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the Ross Lab, Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy
2/7/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Sisodia Lab
12/5/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the the Radiopharmaceutical Research Group
11/6/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Concepcion Lab
Other Positions
3/26/2025 – Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Walker Lab
9/13/2024 – Director of Scientific Affairs at Cures Within Reach
Postdoc Opportunities Board
The Postdoc Opportunities Board is a free resource to help you find a postdoc position where you will thrive and succeed. The board features positions at 17 world-leading institutions across ten different states. The site includes:
- Postdoc Positions: dozens of open positions across all disciplines and available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visa-holders.
- Career Advice: how to identify the right faculty mentor; tips on navigating postdoc interviews and job offers.
- Funding Information: learn about funding opportunities for each stage of your postdoc.
- Institution Profiles: easy access to information on each participating institution, including links to benefits resources and postdoc offices.
- Recruitment Events: upcoming virtual and in-person events showcasing the research and training available at different institutions.
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Overview
For more than 125 years, the University of Chicago has been at the forefront of innovation and intellectual exploration. With a commitment to forging its own path, the university has fostered groundbreaking research, shaping new schools of thought and transforming education. Its legacy of discovery spans across disciplines such as the sciences, medicine, economics, law, business, history, culture, the arts, and humanistic inquiry.
We Shape and Define Fields
UChicago scholars are propelled by rigorous intellectual debate and a relentless pursuit of new evidence, constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge and redefining established fields.
Freedom of Expression is Fundamental
At UChicago, free and open discourse is the cornerstone of both transformative education and world-changing research. The university fosters an environment where ideas are freely exchanged and critical thinking is encouraged.
Tackling the World’s Most Pressing Issues
Through groundbreaking research, discovery, and dynamic community partnerships, UChicago scholars and students are addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges—from solving crime at scale to combating climate change.
Our Shared Values
- Diverse and Inclusive: We believe in creating an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, and where their ideas and contributions can thrive.
- Open and Challenging: UChicago encourages an environment of intellectual freedom, where scholars and students are motivated to do their best work through open debate and rigorous inquiry.
- Civic-minded: We are dedicated to using our research and resources to improve life for our Hyde Park neighbors and the broader city of Chicago.
Innovation is Our Past & Our Future
UChicago’s distinctive community of scholars continuously seeks new insights and paths of inquiry across disciplines, fueling discoveries that change the world.
Our History
Rooted in time-honored traditions, the University of Chicago’s history is a testament to its commitment to intellectual excellence and transformative contributions to society.
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Location
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