Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychedelic Ethics & Policy

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in the ELIPSIS Program within the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Houston, TX. The role focuses on ethical, legal, social, and policy aspects of psychedelic therapies as they move toward clinical use.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities to publish high-impact scholarship, and policy-relevant work with Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in basic science, health science, or related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct empirical and normative research on ethical, legal, social, and policy issues related to psychedelics.
• Use qualitative, quantitative, conceptual, or mixed methods depending on project needs.
• Lead and contribute to manuscripts for publication in bioethics, medical, legal, and health-policy journals.
• Present research findings at local, national, and international conferences and meetings.
• Contribute to evidence-based guidelines, policy recommendations, and educational resources.
• Participate in grant development and proposal writing.
• Organize and contribute to research meetings, workshops, and convenings.
• Mentor students and participate in educational activities.
• Perform other related responsibilities for the program’s research mission.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Academic writing

Policy analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent & collaborative work

Education

MD or PhD in basic science/health science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in the ELIPSIS Program within the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Houston, TX. The role focuses on ethical, legal, social, and policy aspects of psychedelic therapies as they move toward clinical use.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities to publish high-impact scholarship, and policy-relevant work with Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team.