Career Opportunities

The Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) is actively seeking candidates interested in joining our organization. By developing and supporting research that combines the best ideas across disciplines, IPHAM aims to improve the health of our communities, our city and the world. If you are interested in joining our fast-paced, highly-regarded organization, please refer to the openings below.

IPHAM adheres to the following Northwestern University policy: All positions require a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.  

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Faculty Positions

Buehler Center for Health Economics and Policy

• Health Economist - Associate or Full Professor
• Health Policy Analyst - Associate or Full Professor
• Evaluation Research - Associate Professor

Center for Community Health (CCH)

• Research Assistant Professor

Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Postdoctoral Fellowship - Bone and Mineral Metabolism with Dr. Nicolae Valentin David.
• Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research with Dr. Allen Heinemann.
• Program in Preventive Rheumatology and NU-APPROACH with Dr. Leena Sharma.
• Postdoctoral Scholar in Malaria Modeling with Dr. Jaline Gerardin.

Staff Positions

To apply for jobs, please go to the Northwestern Careers page. Select whether you are an internal or external candidate, choose "More Options" and enter the appropriate job ID number. If you have questions, please contact Kara Pederson, IPHAM professional affairs administrator.

Center for Community Health (CCH)

• Statistical Analyst with Dr. Ron Ackermann.  Job ID 35649.
• Scientific Writer with Dr. Ron Ackermann.  Job ID 35688.
• Senior Program Coordinator with Jen Brown.  Job ID 35754.  (An additional position description can be found here.)

Center for Education in Health Sciences (CEHS)

• Program Coordinator with Dr. Megan McHugh.  Job ID 36261.
• Program Assistant 3 with Dr. Mike Fagen.  Job ID 36292.

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHiP)

• Program Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35539.
• Senior Communications Coordinator with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35584.
• Statistical Analyst with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35752.
• Research Study Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job 35929.
• Research Data Analyst with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 36080.
• Research Project Coordinator.  Job ID 36329.
• Research Data Analyst-Association with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job to be posted soon.

Center for Healthcare Studies (CHS)

• Part-time Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 35249.
• Full-time Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 35357.
• Research Study Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 36037.
• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 36036.

Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH)

• Research Study Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Tamara Isakova.  Job to be posted soon.

Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

• Statistical Analyst Sr. with Dr. Karl Bilimoria.  Job ID 36251.

Temporary Positions

Please contact Kara Pederson if interested in applying.

• Program Assistant 3 with Dr. Mike Fagen.  Potential temp to hire opportunity.

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHiP)

• Program Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Potential temp to hire opportunity.

Center for Healthcare Studies (CHS)

• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Potential temp to hire opportunity.