Postdoctoral Associate – Medical Humanities

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Teach two courses per year in the Department of Philosophy and/or Program in Medical Humanities on topics related to medical ethics .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical ethics and humanities through teaching, research, and mentorship. Proven ability to communicate research findings effectively and collaborate with academic institutions and students.

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Ph.D. In The HumanitiesMedical Ethics ResearchTeaching Undergraduate CoursesPublications And PresentationsMentoring Undergraduate Students

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsOral Presentation SkillsWritten Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsHumanities-Based Research

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMotivating OthersIndependent WorkProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Medical HumanitiesHealth EquityBioethicsCollaborative ResearchTeaching Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach two courses per year in the Department of Philosophy and/or Program in Medical Humanities on topics related to medical ethics
Participate in planning the annual Baruch A. Brody lecture in Bioethics with Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and Houston Methodist Hospital faculty
Develop independent research during the appointment
Mentor undergraduate students on medical ethics research projects
Support MHRI research in relevant fields
Attend MHRI and medical ethics events
Participate in collaborative research
Present research at public events
Develop collaborative and single-author publications
Mentor student research assistants
Publish and/or present research in academic venues
Participate in regular Institute and Department of Philosophy meetings and activities
Communicate research findings through presentations and publications/reports
Mentor, oversee, and/or train junior research team members
Conduct some research-related travel and event engagement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in the Humanities, conferred between June 29, 2023 and June 30, 2027
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Oral presentation skills
Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others
Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction
Excellent time management skills
Evidence of strong humanities-based research skills
Experience in, or interest in developing research projects in medical humanities, medical ethics, or health equity
Scholarly record of publications and presentations
Readiness to teach undergraduate courses on topics related to medical ethics
Interest in collaboration
Three letters of recommendation required
Required application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, approximately 25-page writing sample, 1,000-word project proposal, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and two-page course proposal
Research and/or teaching focused on medical humanities, medical ethics, and/or health inequities preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
$2,500 annual stipend for research
Up to $3,000 for relocation to Houston
Multidisciplinary mentoring
Opportunities for professional development
Position renewable for a second year pending successful completion of the first year