Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychedelic Ethics & Policy

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ethical Legal Implications of Psychedelics in Society (ELIPSIS) Program at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in Houston, TX. The role offers mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to influence policy discussions in bioethics.

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct empirical and normative research on ethical, legal, social, and policy issues surrounding psychedelic medicines, work with a

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in basic science, health science, or a related field.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, normative, legal, or mixed-methods research is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and written communication skills are expected.
• Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and engage in policy-oriented scholarship.

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 as project needs require.
• Lead and contribute to manuscripts for publication in leading journals.
• Present research findings at local, national, and international conferences.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative analysis

Academic writing

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

The Ethical Legal Implications of Psychedelics in Society (ELIPSIS) Program at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in Houston, TX. The role offers mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to influence policy discussions in bioethics.

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct empirical and normative research on ethical, legal, social, and policy issues surrounding psychedelic medicines, work with a