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Postdoctoral Associate- Public Health- Climate Health and Wastewater Monitoring
Organization
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate for a two-year non-laboratory research position. The selected candidate will support the Director of the Center, Dr. Amy McGuire, on funded research related to public health ethics, with a focus on ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of climate health and wastewater monitoring.
About the position
Job Duties:
- Conducts quantitative, qualitative, and normative research on topics related to public health, focused on climate health and wastewater monitoring.
- Leads and assists with publishing research findings as manuscripts in relevant academic journals.
- Presents papers/project findings at local, national and international meetings.
- Organizes, leads, and attends project meetings.
- Participates in grant preparation and writing. *Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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What you'll need to apply
This position is expected to begin in 2025. Applicants finishing terminal degrees in Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 are encouraged to apply. This position is located in Houston, TX. Please apply on the Baylor College of Medicine website: https://jobs.bcm.edu/job/Postdoctoral-Associate-Public-Health-Climate-Health-and-Wastewater-Monitoring/20935-en_US
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MD, JD or PhD in public health, bioethics, humanities, social science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, including proficiency in presentation and educational content development.
- Strong interest in public health, bioethics, health policy.
- Track record of publications in bioethics/health policy journals preferred.
- Ability to display a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills and communication skills required and must be able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
- Team oriented, collaborative mindset with an interest in creating value in any situation with insightful questions and suggestions.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, and strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues.