Prospective Postdocs

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.

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Funding Opportunities for Postdocs at University of Chicago

Open Positions

Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Chicago

6/16/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the Ross Lab – Anatomy and Evolutionary Biomechanics – position includes serving as a Teaching Assistant in the Human Body Course for first year medical students, to start 8/1/2025

5/29/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar or Fellow Position in the Schoettler Lab

4/11/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar or Fellow Position Open in the Healthcare Allocation Lab

4/11/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar or Fellow Position Open in the Healthcare Allocation Lab

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

Other Positions

3/26/2025 – Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Walker Lab

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.
Postdoc Opportunities Board