Postdoctoral Researcher (ELSI / Neuroethics) – Polygenic Embryo Screening

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a full-time postdoctoral researcher with a strong background or interest in qualitative methods and/or bioethics to work in an NIH-funded study examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of screening and selecting embryos based on likelihood of polygenic conditions (e.g., psychiatric disorders) and traits (e.g., height, intelligence). This is a non-laboratory research position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Primary duties and responsibilities:  

• Assist with interview and survey materials development and data collection
• Conduct interviews and qualitative data analysis
• Assist with conceptual and ethical analysis
• Assist with quantitative data analysis, as able
• Take the lead and assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Take the lead and assist in the preparation of presentations to disseminate the project’s research in local, national, and international meetings
• Perform other duties based on project needs

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, JD) in philosophy, social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology), neuroscience, genetics, health policy, public health, or related field
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis desired; experience with qualitative data analysis programs preferred (e.g., ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA)
• Experience with quantitative data analysis preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; must be able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Strong interest in neuroethics, bioethics, health policy, and/or related legal issues
• Experience with reproductive ethics, disability studies, genetics, and/or bioethics preferred

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz, PhD, JD, and Stacey Pereira, PhD.

How to Apply

Those interested in this opportunity should submit a CV, a cover letter indicating their interest: https://jobs.bcm.edu/job/Houston-Postdoctoral-Associate-Texa/727438000/

For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.