Postdoctoral Associate - Clinical Ethics Fellow

Summary

The Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Biomedical Ethics Program are seeking applicants for our full-time clinical ethics fellowship.

This competitive, 2-year program offers the opportunity to train with the Center’s nationally renowned faculty and staff who lead premier Clinical Ethics Consultation Services at adult private hospital systems in the Texas Medical Center.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Receives comprehensive training in clinical ethics consultation, including independently conducting ethics consultations for a high-volume Clinical Ethics Consultation Service (≈350 consultations per year) at the Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participates in the Biomedical Ethics Committee at Houston Methodist Hospital.
• Participates in educational activities related to our undergraduate and graduate medical curricula, including Baylor College of Medicine’s award-winning Medical Ethics Pathway.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on clinical ethics-related topics for clinical audiences.
• Prepares for scholarship.
• Participates in Center events.
• Participates with the New York-Houston Medical Ethics Consortium.
• Participates in a 2-year clinical ethics fellowship, training alongside nationally recognized faculty and contributing to clinical ethics consultation services within hospital systems.
• Develops expertise in clinical and academic bioethics through hands-on experience and structured professional development, including preparation for the HEC-C certification.
• Works within a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal post-graduate degree (JD, PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent).
• Exceptional analytical and written communication skills that includes proficiency in presentation and educational content development.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions and participate on large research teams, while working independently.