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

Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM)

• Implementation Scientist

Center for Education in Health Sciences

• Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program Director

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes

• Assistant to 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.
• Disability and Employment Research Fellowship with Dr. Allen Heinemann.
• Fellowships in Behavioral and Psychosocial Aspects of Cancer Prevention and Control with Dr. Bonnie Spring.
• Postdoctoral Scholar with Dr. Robert Murphy. 
• Postdoctoral Research Scientist Outcomes and Measurement Science Hub with Dr. Michelle Langer and Dr. David Cella.

Staff Positions

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

Center for Community Health (CCH)

• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Namratha Kandula. 
• South-Asian Speaking Research Study Assistant (Gujarati, Hindi, or Urdu) with Dr. Namratha Kandula. 

Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR)

• Developer with Firas Wehbe. 
• Center Administrator with Dr. Ruchi Gupta.  

Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (CHSOR)

• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Tara Lagu.
• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.
• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon.
• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Elisa Gordon. 

Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH) 

• Research Technologist 2 with Dr. Nicolae Valentin David. 

Temporary Positions 

Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics

• Temporary Research Coordinator with Dr. Lori Post.