Post Doctoral Research Associate - Department of OBGYN

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The fellowship focuses on Sexual and Reproductive Health with 12-month training beginning January 2027, combining clinical practice, research, advocacy, and teaching in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes comprehensive contraceptive care, abortion care, and woman’s health services, with rotations at Mile Square Health Center and

Qualifications

• DNP degree required by Jan 1, 2027.
• Board-eligible WHNP or CNM required.
• BLS certification required.
• Eligibility for Illinois RN license by Jan 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outpatient clinical rotations at Mile Square Health Center and the Center for Women’s Health.
• Develop clinical skills in family planning, contraception, and early pregnancy loss management.
• Provide contraception counseling and care, including IUD/implant placement.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care and culturally responsive communication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective care.
• Participate in didactic seminars, professional development, and elective rotations.
• Develop research, advocacy, and leadership skills related to abortion access.
• Contribute to scholarly, teaching, and quality-improvement activities.
• Develop and lead an independent scholarly or advocacy project.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Board-eligible WHNP or CNM

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Illinois RN licensure eligibility

Job description

Post Doctoral Research Associate - Department of OBGYN

Chicago, IL, United States

1043376

Posted on: 11/6/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/21/2026

Post Doctoral Research Associate - OBGYN

Hiring Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition ID:1043376

Posting Close Date: November 21, 2026

Salary:The budgeted salary for the position is $88,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in a 12-month Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Advanced Practice Nurse Fellowship offered through a partnership between the RADIANT Fellowship and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine.

The fellowship provides advanced clinical training in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including contraception, medication and procedural abortion, and early pregnancy loss management. The position combines supervised clinical experiences, didactic education, research, advocacy, leadership development, and scholarly activities.

The fellow will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of advanced practice nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to develop clinical expertise and advance high-quality, evidence-based reproductive health care.

The fellowship is anticipated to begin in January 2027 and will be completed over a 12-month period.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Practice and Patient Care (40%)

• Participate in outpatient clinical rotations at Mile Square Health Center and the Center for Women’s Health.
• Develop clinical expertise in comprehensive family planning, contraception, early pregnancy loss management, sexual and reproductive health care, and full-scope ambulatory women’s health and reproductive care skills.
• Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical examinations, assess patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising providers.
• Provide comprehensive contraceptive counseling and care, including IUD and implant placement and counseling regarding permanent sterilization.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered, evidence-based care using compassionate and culturally responsive communication.
• Participate in clinical rotations at affiliated abortion care facilities (Carafem, UIHealth, PPIL, Hope, Access).
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills in medication and procedural abortion, ultrasound, patient counseling, follow-up care, and clinical workflows.
• Apply current evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines in comprehensive abortion care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Didactics, Research, Advocacy, and Teaching Development (20%)

• Participate in didactic seminars, educational activities, professional development, and elective clinical rotations focused on reproductive health, leadership, policy, and clinical practice.
• Develop foundational research, advocacy, and leadership skills related to abortion access, reproductive health equity, and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care in the United States.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to integrate sexual and reproductive health care into future advanced practice clinical settings, including recognition of the clinical, organizational, legal, geographic, and social barriers and facilitators that affect abortion access.
• Participate in scholarly, teaching, and quality-improvement activities that support the fellowship's objectives and advance high- quality comprehensive abortion care.
• Collaborate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and strengthen professional communication, consultation, presentation, and patient-education skills.
  
• Participate in elective subspecialty clinical rotations aligned with professional interests and fellowship objectives.
• Develop and advance an independent scholarly, research, quality-improvement, or advocacy project.
• Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary teams on project activities and dissemination of findings.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited program by January 1, 2027.
• Board eligible for certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Eligibility for an Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license and ability to obtain an Illinois RN license by January 1, 2027.

Eligibility and Selection

The program will accept one fellow in its first year. We are seeking Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) students graduating by January 1, 2027, or practicing APRNs with three years or less of clinical experience in an APRN-level capacity. All applicants must have a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree by the start of the fellowship.

Candidates currently enrolled in a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) programs will be considered. Practicing APRN candidates must be DNP prepared, and board-certified as a CNM or WHNP to be considered.

Candidates will be reviewed and selected through an application and interview process. Selection will be based on academic performance, relevant work experience, professional ethics, leadership qualities, and commitment to pursuing a career in sexual and reproductive health care following completion of the fellowship. Only applicants who meet the established selection criteria will be considered for interviews.

Application Requirements and Instructions

For full consideration, applicants must complete the online application and submit the following materials:

• Copy of current Registered Nurse (RN) license (any state) and verification of eligibility for Illinois RN licensure.
• Unofficial transcripts from the institution granting the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Personal statement describing clinical interests in abortion care, research goals, and how the fellowship will further develop career goals in sexual and reproductive health care.
• Names and contact information (professional title, institutional affiliation, and email address) for two professional references, including at least one clinical supervisor.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.