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 for Dr. Nicolae Valentin David.
• Integrated Fellowship in Health Services and Outcomes Research for Dr. Allen Heinemann.
• Program in Preventive Rheumatology and NU-APPROACH for Dr. Leena Sharma.
• Postdoctoral Scholar in Malaria Modeling for 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)

• Senior Program Administrator for General Internal Medicine and CCH.  Job ID 35077.
• Statistical Analyst for Dr. Ron Ackermann.  Job ID 35649.
• Scientific Writer for Dr. Ron Ackermann.  Job ID 35688.
• Senior Program Coordinator for Jen Brown.  Job ID 35754.  (An additional position description can be found here.)

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHiP)

• Program Coordinator Sr. for Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35539.
• Senior Communications Coordinator for Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35584.
• Statistical Analyst for Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job ID 35752.
• Research Study Coordinator Sr. for Dr. Theresa Walunas.  Job to be posted soon.

Center for Healthcare Studies (CHS)

• Part-time Research Study Coordinator for Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 35249.
• Full-time Research Study Coordinator for Dr. Elisa Gordon.  Job ID 35357.

Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

• Statistical Analyst Sr. for Dr. Karl Bilimoria.  Job ID 32924.
• Research Project Manager.  Job ID 35550.
• Research Project Coordinator.  Job ID 35551.

Temporary Positions

Please contact Kara Pederson if interested in applying.

• Part-time Administrative Assistant for Dr. Ron Ackermann.  Potential temp to hire opportunity. 

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHiP)

• Full-time Program Coordinator Senior.  Potential temp to hire opportunity. 
• Full-time Research Study Coordinator Sr.