Employment Opportunities
Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics
The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) announces a post-doctoral researcher position.
One postdoctoral researcher position is available as part of the Stanford Center for Clinical & Translational Research & Education (Spectrum) and the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Team leaders: David Magnus, PhD and Mildred Cho, PhD
• Funding source: NIH National Center for the Advancement of Translational Sciences
• Appointment: One year, renewable for up to three years
• Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD, MD or equivalent. We are seeking candidates with a background in social science, clinical research ethics, or other related disciplines.
• Job description:
The postdoctoral researcher will work with faculty and fellows in the Team Science and Bioethics Core of Spectrum and the Office of Community Engagement, as well as other faculty in Spectrum, on research projects and Spectrum team science and bioethics services. Research projects include a series of studies to understand barriers and facilitators of trust in community engagement processes in clinical research, and testing novel processes to encourage clinical researchers to incorporate ethical and societal considerations into their study designs. The postdoctoral researcher will also coordinate, track and staff the Stanford Benchside Ethics Consultation Service, a research ethics consultation program to assist life sciences researchers in the resolution of ethical concerns in their research, and assist faculty with administration of the Team Science Program. This program includes seminar series, new courses for Stanford faculty, and educational materials.
Stanford University School of Medicine deeply appreciates the value of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and defines diversity broadly to include (among other things) diversity of genders, races and ethnicities, cultures, physical and learning differences, sexual orientations and identities, veteran status, and work and life experiences. The School of Medicine is committed to increasing representation of women and members of groups underrepresented in research, and we particularly encourage applications from such candidates. These include Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including from low-income families and rural or inner-city educational environments.
• Application deadline: Rolling review of applications for start date as soon as possible.
• Vaccination: In accordance with Stanford University’s vaccination policy, all postdocs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are granted a medical or religious accommodation by the university.
• Work arrangements: COVID-19 continues to present a challenge to in-person work. Although some work can be accomplished remotely, it is SCBE’s policy that postdoctoral fellows be available to work in person, including for teaching and attending classes, as University policy allows.
For questions, please contact Mildred Cho (micho@stanford.edu).
Required Qualifications:
• Candidates must have a PhD, MD or equivalent.
• We are seeking candidates with a background in social science, clinical research ethics, or other related disciplines.
Required Application Materials:
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information of three references
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.