Join The Team

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At I+HEAL, we are always looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a student eager to gain hands-on experience, we offer exciting opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Prospective Research Interns

Dr. Summersett Williams welcomes applications from students and post-baccalaureates interested in gaining more research experience for one or two year-long research placements within our lab. 

Prospective Research Interns who are interested in joining I+HEAL should first verify that their specific research focus aligns with our ongoing projects, lab mission, and recently published work.  Applicants are encouraged to explicitly state their interest in joining our lab in the interest form
here.

Research Interns who are selected to join our lab become fully integrated members of our research team. Current and recent interns have presented independent research at local and national scientific conferences and co-authored scientific manuscripts. 

For other opportunities to intern with our lab, we encourage you to explore the D&I in CHI program or the Katz & Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program

I+HEAL Staff Positions at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

While Dr. Summersett Williams is always interested in welcoming talented research professionals to her team, we do not have any open staff positions at this time. Please refer back to this page for future opportunities which will be posted as they arise. 

Prospective PhD Students

Dr. Summersett Williams is reviewing applications for the first I+HEAL PhD student for the 2025-2026 academic year! Interested applicants can submit their application through the Clinical Psychology PhD Program housed within Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Interested applicants can also submit an inquiry form here if there are questions about the application process.