Hybrid Postdoctoral Fellow in Medical Ethics & Humanities

Rice; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend up to $3,000

Annual research stipend $2,500

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Rice University's Medical Humanities Research Institute (MHRI) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral associate in medical ethics. The role blends teaching (two courses per year) with research, mentoring, and collaboration across Rice, the Texas Medical Center, and Houston communities.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in humanities with strong research in medical humanities or ethics, and a track record of collaboration and outreach.

Qualifications

• PhD in humanities required, conferred 2023–2027 window.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Publish and present research at academic venues.
• Teach two courses per year in philosophy/medical humanities.
• Mentor junior researchers and supervise student projects.
• Contribute to MHRI events and lectures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Time management

Education

PhD in Humanities

Job description

Rice University's Medical Humanities Research Institute (MHRI) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral associate in medical ethics. The role blends teaching (two courses per year) with research, mentoring, and collaboration across Rice, the Texas Medical Center, and Houston communities.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in humanities with strong research in medical humanities or ethics, and a track record of collaboration and outreach.