What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Fellow - Bioethics and Health Humanities position at Bioethics and Health Humanities - UTMB Health Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Engage in and publish original research, including collaborative projects
- Participate in BHH events, such as seminar series and work in progress sessions
- Potentially teach one IBHH graduate seminar
- Participate in educational sessions
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a PhD, JD, MD, or other terminal degree. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of research and teaching in empirical social sciences and humanities related to health; Science and Technology Studies; bioethics; health humanities; or global and transnational health studies.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by February 28th, 2025, will receive full consideration. The start date is September 1, 2025.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience working with teams, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.
Candidates must submit the following materials as a single PDF file to the Search Committee Chair (stmolldr@utmb.edu):
- A letter of interest with description of experience, research interests, career goals, and potential IBHH faculty mentors.
- Curriculum Vitae with contact information for 3-5 references.
- A writing sample (article or chapter).
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.