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

Center for Behavior and Health

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

• Assistant or Associate Professor

Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes

• Team Scientist 

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.

Staff Positions

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

IPHAM Research Administration-Department of Preventative Medicine (DPM)

• Senior Research Administrator 

Center for Applied Health Research on Aging (CAHRA)

• Research Study Coordinator with Dr. Mike Wolf. 

Center for Community Health (CCH)

• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Darius Tandon. Job to be posted soon.
• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Darius Tandon. Job to be posted soon. 

Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR)

• Research Data Analyst with Dr. Ruchi Gupta.
• Project Manager with Dr. Firas Wehbe. 

Center for Health Information Partnerships (CHIP)

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

Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research (CHSOR)

• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Elisa Gordon. 
• Research Project Manager with Dr. Elisa Gordon. 
• Research Study Coordinator Senior with Dr. Elisa Gordon.
• Clinical Research Project Manager with Dr. Amisha Wallia. 
• Research Data Analyst with Dr. Andrew Naidech. 
• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Ann Borders.

Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes

• Research Study Assistant with Dr. Patricia Franklin.

Center for Translational Metabolism and Health (CTMH)

• Research Technologist 2 with Dr. Nicolae Valentin David. 

Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC)

• Research Project Coordinator with Dr. Karl Bilimoria.
• Senior Statistician with Dr. Karl Bilimoria. 
• Statistical Analyst with Dr. Karl Bilimoria.