Summary

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a full-time postdoctoral researcher with training in social science, health policy, public health, epidemiology, or related field to work on an NIH-funded study examining the social, clinical, and ethical implications of using polygenic risk scores in child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as other studies exploring ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Stacey Pereira, PhD; Eric A. Storch, PhD; and Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz, PhD, JD (Harvard). This is a non-laboratory research position. Those interested in this position should submit a CV and cover letter outlining interest in the role. This position is expected to begin Summer/Fall 2022.

In addition to supporting the Center’s robust research program, the Postdoctoral Associate will receive mentoring to assist with publishing manuscripts and presenting research at academic conferences. Qualified candidates may receive additional mentorship to submit their own external training grant application. They will also have opportunities participate in professional and academic development sessions hosted by the Center. Such development opportunities include journal clubs, speaker series, career development information sessions, peer mentorship, and programming on grant writing, academic presentations, and goal planning. The Center promotes an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment conducive to academic excellence. The Center cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We offer intellectual, social, and professional development opportunities to promote a meaningful work experience. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics.

About the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy

Baylor College of Medicine is one of the nation's top academic health sciences centers. The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy is comprised of 18 primary faculty members, 31 secondary faculty, 24 scholars, and over 40 fellows and staff. The Center conducts cutting-edge multidisciplinary research on perennial and emerging ethical issues arising in clinical practice and in biomedical research in a changing healthcare environment. Center faculty are actively engaged in funded research supported by the NIH and private foundations.

About Houston

Houston is one of the most racially, ethnically, and internationally diverse cities in the United States and supports world class cultural institutions – such as the Alley Theater, the Menil Collection and Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Ballet, the Houston Grand Opera, and the Houston Symphony – four professional sports teams, and cuisines from around the world. Houston and its suburbs offer a wide range of affordable housing and family-oriented programs and activities.

Job Duties

• Assists with project oversight.
• Assists with interview and survey materials development and data collection.
• Assists with quantitative data analysis
• Conducts interviews and qualitative data analysis (training available).
• Takes the lead and assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Takes the lead and assist in the preparation of presentations to share the project’s research in local, national, and international meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology, STS), health policy, public health, epidemiology or related field.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis preferred, but training is available.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; must be able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Strong interest in health policy, genetics and genomics, bioethics, and/or related issues.