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.
- 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
- Subscribe to our Weekly Bulletin for Postdocs
- “Questions to Ask When Considering Postdoc Positions” by UChicago Postdoc Nicholas Schade, PhD
- New Postdoc UChicago Onboarding Checklist
- Resources for Current Postdocs at UChicago
- The National Postdoctoral Association publishes resources for postdocs including tips on applying and interviewing for a postdoc
- Postdoc Opportunities Board (see more info below)
Open Positions
Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Chicago
7/11/2025 – Edward H. Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship open in the Sisodia Lab – Biochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology
7/9/2025 – Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioengineering and Photonics, Department of Medicine
7/8/2025 – Postdoctoral Researcher Position Open in the Alegre Lab, Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Section
6/27/2025 – Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics
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
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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