Surgery Research - Faculty

The Department of Surgery at Rush University Medical Center is currently recruiting Research Faculty. This position requires a Ph.D. degree. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of expert clinicians while independently developing the framework for a comprehensive and collaborative research program. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Ph.D. Degree, preferably in Epidemiology or life sciences
• Experience with large data sets and/or qualitative research is preferred, but not required.
• Ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and interested in program development

Job Duties

• Partner with surgeons, residents, and medical students to analyze research ideas and hypotheses in a variety of research areas/sub-specialties
• Pursue and pilot personal research interests with support from department Chairperson and Vice Chair of Research
• Utilize large data sets through programs such as NSQIP, NCDB, PearlDiver, and other Insurance/CMS databases
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and personally participates in major medical or scientific research projects, including development and implementation of research protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data, revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated as necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits project results to external and internal audiences.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops or adapts methodologies to obtain results.
• Apply for sources of internal and external funding.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at national and international conferences to large audiences.
• Confers with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• May supervise employees, trainees and medical students engaged in performance of technical and professional research work, which varies from routine to complex work tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 2,500 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 U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. 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(r) 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 99 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.