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Postdoctoral Associate in Psychedelic Ethics and Policy Baylor College of Medicine in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Public Policy
Funding
This is a full-time, two-year postdoctoral position with a salary range of $63,480-$70,000. The role contributes to funded interdisciplinary research projects; no separate tuition or stipend information is provided.
Country
United States
University
Baylor College of Medicine
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Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate in Psychedelic Ethics and Policy with the Ethical Legal Implications of Psychedelics in Society (ELIPSIS) Program in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. The onsite position is based in Houston, Texas, and is expected to begin in Summer 2027.
Working with Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team, the postdoctoral researcher will study the ethical, legal, social, and policy implications of psychedelic medicines as they move from research settings into broader clinical use. Projects may use qualitative, quantitative, conceptual, normative, legal, or mixed-methods approaches. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing in bioethics, medical, scientific, legal, and health-policy journals, presenting at conferences, developing evidence-based guidelines and policy recommendations, contributing to grants, organizing workshops, mentoring students, and participating in educational activities.
The position offers individualized mentorship in research-agenda development, first-author and collaborative publishing, grant writing, academic presentations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development. Applicants should hold an MD or PhD in basic science, health science, or a related field. Preferred backgrounds include bioethics, philosophy, law, public health, health policy, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, neuroscience, humanities, and science and technology studies. Strong analytical, research, writing, organizational, interpersonal, and project-management skills are valued.
Compensation is listed at $63,480-$70,000. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references through the Baylor College of Medicine careers portal.
Funding details
This is a full-time, two-year postdoctoral position with a salary range of $63,480-$70,000. The role contributes to funded interdisciplinary research projects; no separate tuition or stipend information is provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MD or PhD in basic science, health science, or a related field; no experience is required. Preferred candidates may hold an MD, JD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in bioethics, philosophy, law, public health, health policy, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, neuroscience, the humanities, science and technology studies, or another relevant discipline. Experience with qualitative, quantitative, normative, legal, or mixed-methods research is preferred, along with exceptional analytical, research, writing, and communication skills; scholarly productivity or strong potential for publication; the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal, organizational, and project-management skills; and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references.
How to apply
Apply through the Baylor College of Medicine job portal using the application page. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references.
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