Johns Hopkins University
Hecht‐Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Bioethics (2025-27)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Requisition #: A-152354-3Status: Full TimeType: FellowshipSchool: Academic CentersDepartment/Program: Berman Institute of BioethicsLocation State: MDClosing Date: 12/13/2024 at 11:59 PM US Eastern TimeThe Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics is pleased to invite applications for the Hecht-Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Bioethics. The Program is seeking a few uniquely qualified postdoctoral applicants to begin this two-year fellowship in September 2025. Although an extensive background in bioethics is not required, priority will be given to applicants with at least some exposure to bioethics during their education. The program will only review applications from individuals who will defend their dissertation prior to July 1st, 2025. The selection process is highly competitive, with only a few Fellows accepted into the program each year.The application deadline is Friday, December 13, 2024The Hecht-Levi Fellowship is a two-year program of study and experiential learning in bioethics administered by the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. The main goal of the Fellowship is to launch the careers of the next generation of bioethics scholars, so the program offers a considerable amount of protected time for research and publication.All Hecht-Levi Fellows participate in weekly seminars or discussions, pursue their own scholarship in bioethics, collaborate with faculty on selected projects in bioethics, and engage in teaching. Each Fellow designs an individual program tailored to their particular goals, interests, and background.Benefits
Hecht-Levi Postdoctoral Fellows participate in a wide range of activities at Johns Hopkins, and have access to various benefits including:Weekly seminars, presentations and discussions with leading academic and policy makers;Individualized research program;Bioethics coursework through the Berman Institute's Master in Bioethics program;Postdoctoral mentoring in bioethics;Teaching (serve as course director, co-director, or TA depending on experience and background);Berman Institute's outreach efforts via social media;$65,000 per year, plus health and other benefits;$2,000 per year for travel/lodging and registration at relevant conferences.For more information on the
Hecht-Levi Fellowship , please contact the Program Director, Professor Gail Geller, at ggeller@jhu.edu.Application Instructions
- Personal Statement (2 pages) explaining your interest in bioethics, what area(s) of scholarship you would like to pursue, and how the fellowship would advance your career goals.The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.Pre-Employment InformationThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu.
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Hecht-Levi Postdoctoral Fellows participate in a wide range of activities at Johns Hopkins, and have access to various benefits including:Weekly seminars, presentations and discussions with leading academic and policy makers;Individualized research program;Bioethics coursework through the Berman Institute's Master in Bioethics program;Postdoctoral mentoring in bioethics;Teaching (serve as course director, co-director, or TA depending on experience and background);Berman Institute's outreach efforts via social media;$65,000 per year, plus health and other benefits;$2,000 per year for travel/lodging and registration at relevant conferences.For more information on the
Hecht-Levi Fellowship , please contact the Program Director, Professor Gail Geller, at ggeller@jhu.edu.Application Instructions
- Personal Statement (2 pages) explaining your interest in bioethics, what area(s) of scholarship you would like to pursue, and how the fellowship would advance your career goals.The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.Pre-Employment InformationThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu.
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