Careers
The Ivy Culture
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is a non-conventional, non-profit research program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Each of our team members brings a unique set of skills and capabilities that helps make the Ivy Center a leading research facility for discovery and innovation. We are a community dedicated to accelerating drug development and precision medicine in neuro-oncology.
Our day-to-day interactions with patients, caregivers and each other are grounded in transparency: our conversations are always two-way, and our labs are open to ensure efficient collaboration. While we take incredible risks every day, the potential reward for patients is high. Everyone at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center is passionate about identifying and accelerating treatments that will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Here, innovation never stops – we are open 24/7. At Ivy Brain Tumor Center, it’s our resilience that drove us to where we are today. Now, we are focused on progress – not process – so we can quickly bring promising therapeutic options to patients living with brain tumors around the world. Because for us, this work is personal.
Everyone here is passionate about what they are trying to accomplish. It’s not just a job.
Kendall FelixIvy Nurse Navigator
Help us find a cure
We are always looking for highly motivated and driven individuals to join our team. This is an opportunity to be a part of a national movement to rapidly identify new drugs that will save the lives of those battling advanced brain tumors. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, view a list of our current job openings below.
Job Openings
Liquid Biopsy Tech II
As a Research Tech, you will perform standard laboratory procedures with some independence, under the general supervision of a PI or Research Technician. Your contributions are vital for efficient lab operations.Every day you will execute experimental protocols, collect/record data, and maintain lab equipment. You may also perform complex procedures and provide guidance to students.To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in lab techniques, meticulous attention to detail, and work effectively independently and collaboratively. Reliability, safety adherence, and a willingness to learn are key.
Post Doctoral Fellow IV
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center seeks a highly skilled and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow IV to join its collaborative preclinical neuro-oncology research team. Working under faculty direction this position provides day-to-day scientific oversight of assigned research activities with particular emphasis on Ivy Center projects. The Fellow works closely with the Principal Investigator Project Manager and research team to translate scientific priorities into effective execution and ensure projects are rigorous appropriately prioritized and completed on time. The position also designs and executes preclinical studies mentors junior laboratory staff and contributes to publications grant applications and scientific presentations while continuing to develop toward scientific independence. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will engage in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direct guidance of a faculty member.
Pharmacokinetics Post Doctoral Fellow
As a Research Post Doctoral Fellow in Pharmacokinetics Laboratory , you will actively engage in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under faculty guidance. Your primary objective is to advance your specialized understanding and practical skills. Every day you will contribute to ongoing research by conducting experiments, analyzing data, or participating in clinical investigations. This experience aims to build competencies for independent investigative work. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong foundational knowledge, a proactive research approach, and commitment to developing independence and critical thinking. Aspires to excellence in work quality and quantity. Shows growth technically and intellectually. Contributes to mentor-directed research. Demonstrates capabilities to produce quality original research or clinical care. Develops skills in a research and/or clinical specialty Demonstrates potential to launch an extramurally-funded research program.
Research Assistant
As a Research Assistant, you will perform routine clinical research activities under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, Research Nurse Clinician, and Research Specialist. Your contributions will be critical for the accurate, ethical execution of research protocols. Every day you will meticulously collect and organize research data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, then conscientiously report it as requested by the research team. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong attention to detail, adherence to research protocols, excellent organizational skills, and maintain strict confidentiality.
Interested?
If you don’t see a job listing relevant to your skillset, but are still interested in a career with us, please send your resume.
