Clinical Ethics Postdoc Fellow - 2-Year Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a full-time Clinical Ethics Fellowship. The 2-year program offers training with leading faculty in Clinical Ethics Consultation Services across major hospital systems.

The fellowship emphasizes teaching, presentations, and scholarly work, with a stipend and competitive benefits. Applicants may have MD or PhD in related fields and strong ethics background.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in a basic or health science field is required.
• Strong communication, teaching, and analytical abilities are expected.
• Experience in clinical ethics is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receives training in performing clinical ethics consultations for a high-volume service.
• Participates in Biomedical Ethics Committee activities and related educational efforts.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on ethics topics for clinical audiences.
• Contributes to scholarly projects and center events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science/Health Science/related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Clinical Ethics Fellow

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Job Description Apply now Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Clinical Ethics Fellow Division: Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $63,480 - $70,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Biomedical Ethics Program are seeking applicants for the full-time clinical ethics fellowship.

This competitive, 2-year program offers the opportunity to train with the Center’s nationally renowned faculty and staff who lead premier Clinical Ethics Consultation Services at adult private hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center.

This position offers a competitive stipend, excellent benefits, supportive professional environment, and opportunities for continued professional development. The Postdoctoral Associate will develop the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to make them a strong candidate for positions in clinical ethics and academic bioethics. The program supports fellows as they prepare for the HEC-C exam. The Center cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Receives comprehensive training in performing clinical ethics consultations that includes independently conducting ethics consultations for a high-volume Clinical Ethics Consultation Service (≈350 consultations per year) at the Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participates in the Biomedical Ethics Committee at Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participates in educational activities related to our undergraduate and graduate medical curricula, including teaching in Baylor College of Medicine’s award-winning Medical Ethics Pathway.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on clinical ethics-related topics for clinical audiences.
• Creates scholarly projects.
• Participates in Center events.
• Participates in the New York-Houston Medical Ethics Consortium.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical ethics or clinical ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, working both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Strong presentation and teaching skills. Training.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

Requisition ID: 26132 Apply now

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