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.

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

12/5/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the The Radiopharmaceutical Research Group

11/8/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Li Lab

11/6/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Concepcion Lab

9/30/2024 – Postdoctoral Fellow positions in the Department of Medicine/Cardiology

9/20/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in Sensorimotor Bionics Group

8/22/2024 – Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Hatsopoulos Lab

Other Positions

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.
Postdoc Opportunities Board