Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychedelic Ethics & Policy Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; 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 focuses on ethical, legal, social, and policy research on psychedelics, with mentorship from Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team.

The position begins Summer 2027. Applicants finishing degrees in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in basic science, health science, or a related field.
• Preferred: MD/JD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in bioethics, philosophy, law, public health, health policy, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, neuroscience.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to publish scholarly and policy-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting empirical and normative research on ethical, legal, social, and policy issues related to psychedelics.
• Using qualitative, quantitative, conceptual, or mixed methods, depending on the candidate’s expertise and project needs.
• Leading and contributing to manuscripts for publication in leading bioethics, medical, scientific, legal, and health-policy journals.
• Presenting research findings at local, national, and international conferences and meetings.
• Contributing to the development of evidence-based guidelines, policy recommendations, educational resources, and other translational products.
• Participating in grant development and proposal writing.
• Organizing and contributing to research meetings, workshops, and convenings.
• Mentoring students and participating in educational activities, as appropriate.
• Performing other related responsibilities in support of the program’s research mission.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Normative research

Legal research

Mixed-methods research

Education

MD or PhD in basic science/health science

MD/JD/PhD or equivalent in bioethics or related discipline

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 focuses on ethical, legal, social, and policy research on psychedelics, with mentorship from Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team.

The position begins Summer 2027. Applicants finishing degrees in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 are encouraged to apply.