Postdoctoral Associate – Medical Humanities: The Medical Humanities Research Institute at Rice University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminar, “Reimagining Technologies of Care: Racial Health Equity and Data Justice.” This full-time, residential fellowship is for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for a second year pending funding.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Medical Humanities, Humanities, Interpretive Social Sciences, Arts
Location: Allen Center, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, US
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (completed by June 30, 2024) in Humanities, Interpretive Social Sciences, or the Arts
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent time management skills
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Associate – Medical Humanities Research Institute
The selected candidate will actively participate in the “Reimagining Technologies of Care” Sawyer Seminar, contributing to discussions, conducting specialized research, mentoring junior team members, and teaching one course each semester related to the seminar’s theme. The fellow will collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, engage with local health organizations, and contribute to the institute’s mission of integrating humanities into healthcare technologies and data justice.
How to Apply: Candidates must submit the following in a single PDF file to jobs@rice.edu (reference job requisition 3140):
- Cover letter connecting work with the seminar’s objective
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing sample (approximately 25 pages)
- 1,000-word research project proposal for the postdoctoral fellowship
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Two-page course proposal for a 14-week undergraduate course
- Three letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders to temorgan@rice.edu)
Last Date for Apply: 01 February 2024
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