Prospective Postdocs

Funding Opportunities and Resources for Prospective Postdocs at University of Chicago

If you are interested in pursuing a postdoc at UChicago, we suggest you review our departments, laboratories and postdoctoral training grants, and directly contact any faculty that you wish to work with. Some current open postdoctoral positions are listed below.

Open Positions

Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Chicago

8/15/2025 – Postdoctoral Scholar Position Open in the Damo Lab, Department of Medicine

7/9/2025 – Postdoctoral Researcher Position Open in Bioengineering and Photonics, Department of Medicine

7/8/2025 – Postdoctoral Researcher Position Open in the Alegre Lab, Department of Medicine

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

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