16 research jobs found in Downers Grove, IL

Summary  The Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs provides direction and leadership for all clinical faculty, staff, and students in the Eye Institute to ensure quality student education and patient care. This position supervises and coordinates clinical operations in accordance with Midwestern University policies and procedures. The Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and patient-focused care. The position provides leadership related to daily operations of the Eye Institute. The position is responsible for oversight of the clinical and education components of health care delivery, including clinical protocols and quality improvement that meet applicable laws governing licensure and certification. Administrative Duties and Responsibilities: Clinic Administration Develop and implement systems and standard operating procedures to ensure safety protocols and compliance with...

The Department of Physiology, College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor . Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, have completed at least two years of post-doctoral training, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong background in general physiology is required; however preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching human renal and/or respiratory physiology. A successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and a strong commitment to educating future health-care professionals. The physiology faculty team-teach in both discipline-specific and integrated basic science courses that serve students pursuing master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, and professional degrees in Osteopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and other professional...

Summary: The Department of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor of Anatomy. The Department is responsible for teaching gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroscience across multiple health professions programs. The instructor will primarily support the laboratory components of departmental courses, with a particular emphasis on gross anatomy using human dissection and prosection. Responsibilities include working closely with faculty and course directors to deliver high-quality laboratory instruction and student assessment. Candidates with experience in innovative teaching approaches, including e-learning, digital content development, flipped classroom methodologies, and the implementation of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in education are especially encouraged to apply. Opportunities for classroom lecture delivery will be available based on...

Summary A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is immediately available to investigate the mechanisms of gut nutrient sensing and brain reward systems by intestinal Intrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons (IPANs) and their roles in obesity and diabetes development as part of an R01 funded project in Dr. Sinju Sundaresan’s laboratory at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. We are seeking hard-working, highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with background in neuroscience and experience in rodent survival surgery, stereotaxic surgery, electrophysiology, rodent behavioral evaluation combining opto- or chemo-genetics, fiber-photometry, and head-mount miniature microscopy to join our research team. Experience in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and data analyses using R will be considered as assets. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary, diverse group of scientists. This postdoctoral position offers...

Responsibilities:  Candidates should have strong expertise in Primary Eye Care and Pediatrics/Vision Therapy and be able to develop and teach courses and/or laboratory sessions in these areas. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for the area of specialty and related areas, as assigned;...

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Cornea and Contact Lenses, who can develop and teach courses and/or laboratories in the subject area. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)   Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for cornea and contact lenses and related areas, as assigned;...

Responsibilities:  Candidates should have strong expertise in Primary Eye Care and Pediatrics/Vision Therapy, and be able to develop and teach courses and/or laboratory sessions in these areas. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling, and service activities within the college, university, and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service, and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for the area of specialty and related areas, as assigned;...

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track, Physician Assistant Studies Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies.  The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who will make a positive impact on their patients, community, and the PA profession. The MWU PA Program values the unique life experiences and perspectives each student contributes to our program. We believe cultural humility improves patient outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring our students are well-equipped to provide patient-centered care to all of the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve diverse populations and address the health care needs of all...

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove Campus invites applications for a full-time Associate Program Director and Tenure-Track Academic Faculty position in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities: Develop and provide leadership for a distance education program mirroring the curriculum of the in-person program. Prepare all accreditation documents for submission, as needed, for the distance education program. Oversee the development of the courses, the quality of the delivery, and all assessments. Work closely with the program director to ensure all resources are available for development. Provide insight into the program’s marketing and...

Summary The Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in research programs of the college and is intended to be a maximum of a 3 year appointment (2-3 years is typical). It is required that the individual develops or participates in a research program that leads to publications and grants for external funding and supports the mission of the college. It is expected that the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will assist students, research assistant, research specialist and faculty with research activities and maintenance of college laboratories. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan and develop a research project that supports the mission of the college. Participate in planning and designing of experiments followed by conducting experiments in the research project. Perform analysis of the data generated and prepare presentation of the data for publications and grants. Write manuscripts and grants on the above project. Guide and assist students, associates and faculty...

The OMS1 program director oversees the OMEDD 1570 (Fall), 1571 (Winter), and 1572 (Spring) quarters of the Principles of OMM course series. They oversee the didactics, testing and day-to-day activities of the course. They work closely with the OMM scholars and other OMM faculty in the development and deployment of the course offerings. They also review and update the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair. The program director provides instruction and table training during OMM Skills Labs. The program director communicates effectively and meets regularly with class liaisons, struggling students, and the education specialist to address student needs. The program director represents the department and University professionally in all academic and clinical settings. Primary Responsibilities Role: MS1 Program Director Students, Faculty, and Staff Abides by all OMM Department policies and procedures. Interact professionally and collegially with students,...

The Dean of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is the chief academic officer responsible for the development and implementation of all academic and clinical programs for the College. The Dean provides leadership in osteopathic medical professional education and practice, including research, scholarly activities, and service. The Dean must unite and inspire the faculty, staff, preceptors, and students toward achievement of the College’s mission and goals. The Dean establishes short-range and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and procedures for the College while overseeing all operational activities. The Dean collaborates with the other leadership team members of the University and fosters activities in the best interest of the College and University.  The Dean represents the College to all external audiences, including state and national osteopathic medical organizations. The Dean reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for operational matters,...

Summary The He Lab in the Precision Medicine Program at Midwestern University (Downers Grove) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join our research program focused on chronic pain and addiction pharmacology. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2025, with an appointment duration of up to four years, renewable annually. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to work on our project related to chronic pain and opioid pharmacology. Your responsibilities will be, including but not limited to, designing and carrying out experiments, presenting research results in oral presentations, drafting manuscripts, and mentoring graduate and professional students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and carry out experiments Report findings, in oral and written forms, and draft manuscripts Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records for publication and reporting purposes Participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and campus-wise seminars...

Responsibilities:   Candidates are expected to be highly knowledgeable in the field of Ophthalmology, with particular interest in anterior segment and cataract care. The candidate must also be able to provide direct patient care and clinical instruction to professional students as well as residents, and be involved in interdisciplinary practice with other educational professionals. Candidates must be willing to actively participate in curricular assessment, professional development, student counseling and service activities within the college, university and the scientific community. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in research and scholarly activities, and have a sincere commitment to optometric education, community service and patient care. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: a)    Teaching Developing and delivering lectures and/or laboratories for ophthalmology and surgical techniques, as assigned; Embracing and enhancing the...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships The...

Position Summary The CDMI curriculum comprises integrated oral health and basic science courses and modules emphasizing knowledge, skills and values in clinical areas and disciplines (e.g. Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Periodontics, etc.), as required for pre-doctoral education in general comprehensive dentistry. The Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for instruction and overall support of the CDMI curriculum, as assigned.  Instruction includes teaching in one-to-one, small group, plenary and demonstration settings. As well, in the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member is expected to demonstrate and facilitate the delivery of care as well as the use of electronic media as required.    Reporting Relationship In the Preclinical program, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Associate Dean, Preclinical Education. In the patient care setting, the Adjunct Faculty member reports to the Clinical Program Director. Working Relationships The...