The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at RUSH University Medical Center is recruiting experienced Research Faculty to advance its research mission.
Two open-rank full-time positions are available. We are seeking individuals who will conduct rigorous, grant-funded health services research and contribute to departmental initiatives.
Ideal candidates would be family physicians or PhD researchers with training in health services research, behavioral sciences, translational basic science, public health, social sciences, or other related fields.
We particularly seek candidates with experience or interest in initiatives such as establishing a primary care focused practice-based research network or who possess expertise in bioinformatics.
Leadership opportunities for established investigators exist within the department and across the larger medical center.
The department provides a strong infrastructure that enables researchers to successfully compete for external funding and pursue scholarly activities, including robust pre- and post-award administrative support, a Data Management and Analytics Core with several PhD-level biostatisticians, analysts, and data managers, and a well-trained pool of clinical research staff.
Faculty have opportunities for protected research time and access to discretionary research funds. New faculty will join an active group of NIH-funded researchers and family medicine clinicians who conduct translational and health services research to improve primary care and enhance health equity.
The department includes researchers of all career levels who have secured over $6 million in external research funding in each of the previous 3 years.
RUSH University partners with the University of Chicago and other local health systems and universities in the Institute for Translational Medicine, a NIH translational sciences center.
RUSH also partners with the University of Chicago in the Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network, an NIH-funded health disparities research center.
With DePaul University, RUSH established the Center for Community Health Equity to advance public health and reduce health disparities through community-engaged inquiry, scholarship, and service.
RUSH is a participant in the PCORI-funded Chicago-Area Patient Centered Outcomes Research Network, or CAPriCORN. These networks, combined with RUSH’s own internal culture of interprofessional collaboration, make this a rich environment in which talented researchers can thrive.
RUSH University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.
RUSH includes RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH University, RUSH Copley Medical Center and RUSH Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities.
RUSH University, with more than 2, students, is a health sciences university that comprises RUSH Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.
RUSH University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise.
Our continued pursuits have earned RUSH University Medical Center the distinction of being on News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2-3.
This places the Medical Center amongst the top of the more than 4, hospitals evaluated. News & World Report has also recognized ten RUSH programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics.
These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff.
RUSH University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking third among academic medical centers across the country.
All three RUSH University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.
Family and Preventative Medicine Research - Research-Track Faculty
New faculty will join an active group of NIH-funded researchers and family medicine clinicians who conduct translational and health services research to improve primary care and enhance health equity. The department provides a strong infrastructure that enables researchers to successfully compete fo...
Healthcare Coding & Compliance Associate Director
Demonstrated ability to interpret national coding and documentation guidelines and translate them into effective auditing practices and tools; identify issues in coding and documentation practices and recommend corrective action; develop reports, track, and trend audit findings and results;. Perform...
Department Assistant, School Quality Measurement & Research (pt/temp)
The Department of School Quality Measurement and Research (SQMR) is responsible for building a foundation of high-quality, research-based evidence to inform district practice, policy, and vision. Through the timely and accurate reporting of school and district performance metrics, SQMR supports stak...
Research Associate II - Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Under the direction of the supervising Research Specialist, the primary duties will include research participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection, entry and processing, and managing participant scheduling and payments. This role will coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of eq...
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track, Department of Surgery/Burn & Shock Trauma Research Institute
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an independent, externally funded research program in the area of tissue injury, immune and inflammation in response to burn/trauma/sepsis and contribute to graduate and medical education. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an independen...
Product Manager, Design Research-Payments-Associate
As a Senior Product Associate in Biometrics, you contribute to the team by leveraging your expertise in product development and optimization to make a significant impact, supported by user research and customer feedback to fuel the creation of innovative products and continuously improve existing of...
Clinical Research Coordinator
Envisioning and implementing a holistic approach to neurological treatment is our goal, and our unique research and powerful solutions illuminate the path toward greater innovations for the future of healthcare. The CRC will support principal investigators, work as a link between sponsor and institu...
Cboe Labs - Research and Product Development Intern
Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the wo...
Stem Cell Transplant, Clinical and Research
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, seeks a talented candidate for the investigator track (tenure-eligible track) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join our section of He...
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research - Center for Bionic Medicine
The Post-Doctoral Fellow - CBM will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all ...