Available postdoctoral fellow position with the McGovern Center


By McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics
October 27, 2021

The John P. McGovern, M.D., Center for Humanities and Ethics at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. This position will require the successful candidate to engage in and help carry out the work of the Center while encouraging their development as a medical humanist and scholar.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to participate fully in McGovern Center activities. This includes 50% time supporting faculty members and existing programs, such as teaching in required and elective courses as well as helping faculty with research projects; and 50% in pursuit of their own research and scholarship either independently or in collaboration with others.

Position Requirements
The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Ph.D. in humanities or social sciences (while the area of expertise is open, preference will be given to scholars who focus on literature and medicine or clinical ethics);
  • Experience teaching in some area of medical humanities; and
  • Evidence of research/publication in the humanities or ethics related to healthcare.

The search will continue until filled. The fellowship will be awarded for two years with an annual stipend of $55,000 (plus benefits) and $2,500 allowance for research and travel.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Nathan Carlin.

Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three references.

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