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

IPHAM 

• Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research Director - Professor, Tenure Track

Buehler Center for Health Economics and Policy

• Health Economist - Associate or Full Professor

Center for Behavior and Health

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Postdoctoral Fellowship - Bone and Mineral Metabolism with Dr. Nicolae Valentin David.
• Health and Function Research Fellowship with Dr. Allen Heinemann.

Staff Positions

If you have questions, please contact Kara Pederson, IPHAM Associate Professional Affairs Administrator.

Center for Applied Health Research on Aging (CAHRA)

• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Mike Wolf.

Center for Community Health (CCH)

• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Darius Tandon.  
• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Namratha Kandula.  

Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR)

• Research Data Analyst with Dr. Ruchi Gupta.
• Program Coordinator Sr. with Dr. Ruchi Gupta. 

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

• Research Data Analyst with Dr. Theresa Walunas.
• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Theresa Walunas.

Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research (CHSOR)

• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.
• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Elisa Gordon. 
• Research Project Manager with Dr. Elisa Gordon. 

Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes

• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. David Cella.

Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH)

• Research Technologist 2 with Dr. Nicolae Valentin David. 

Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

• Research Project Manager with Dr. Karl Bilimoria.

Temporary Positions

Please send your resume to Kara Pederson if interested in applying.

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

• Financial Assistant

Clinical Research Associate Positions

• Clinical Research Associate with Dr. Kevin O'Leary.