About Us

The Melo-Cardenas Lab is located at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in the heart of downtown Chicago. Lab members receive access to Northwestern’s exceptional facilities and resources. The scholastic environment is dynamic and collaborative, featuring lectures across departments and specialties.

Members have access to ample nearby housing and transportation options, as well as Chicago's unmatched restaurants, entertainment, shopping, attractions and iconic architecture.

Available Positions

Research Technicians & Postdoctoral Fellows

We’re actively recruiting research technicians (entry and senior level) and postdoctoral fellows. Full-time positions at Northwestern University offer a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, and retirement plan contributions.

If interested, please send your CV or resume to johanna.melocardenas@northwestern.edu.

Graduate Students

We are also interested recruiting graduate students from the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences, or the Medical Scientist Training Program programs.

If interested in a lab rotation, please email johanna.melocardenas@northwestern.edu.