Postdoctoral Scholar: Bioethics & Humanities in Society

Go Huskies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington School of Medicine’s Department of Bioethics and Humanities in Seattle invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar starting January 2027 for a 12-month appointment with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate on the Wellcome Trust–funded project, Biomedical Research and the Politics of the Human, within the Science, Medicine, and Society Lab, exploring social, ethical, and political dimensions of AI, genomics,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in the social sciences, humanities, sciences, public health, bioethics, science and technology studies, or a related field by the start date of the position
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize academic literature, policy documents, reports, and other complex materials clearly and concisely
• Strong and demonstrated interest in the social, cultural, ethical, or political implications of science, medicine, and technology
• Capacity to work independently on multiple projects by prioritizing, multitasking, and being flexible
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external collaborators
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team managing multiple deadlines and a high volume of activity

Responsibilities

• Research and scholarly contributions—80%: contribute to Wellcome Trust project publications and related work; prepare scholarly articles and other outputs; assist with grant/fellowship applications; participate in lab activities.
• Professional development and independent research—20%: develop independent or collaborative scholarship; prepare manuscripts and conference papers; build scholarly networks; participate in seminars and professional development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Literature synthesis

Ethical/social implications of science

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or foreign equivalent

Job description

The University of Washington School of Medicine’s Department of Bioethics and Humanities in Seattle invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar starting January 2027 for a 12-month appointment with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate on the Wellcome Trust–funded project, Biomedical Research and the Politics of the Human, within the Science, Medicine, and Society Lab, exploring social, ethical, and political dimensions of AI, genomics,