Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Center Biomedical Ethics

Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics

The Laurie J. Girand Center for Biomedical Ethics at Stanford University School of Medicine (GCBE) announces a post-doctoral fellowship position in the Stanford Training Program in Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research and at the Center for Integration of Research on Genetics and Ethics (CIRGE).

One postdoctoral fellowship position is available as part of the program. The position is contingent on renewal of NIH funding. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stanford University School of Medicine deeply appreciates the value of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and defines diversity broadly to include genders, races, 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. 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.

As the postdoctoral fellow, you will conduct independent research on ethical, legal, and social considerations arising from genetics and genomics. You will work closely with program faculty, participate in an interdisciplinary community (faculty and fellows from this program and affiliated programs), and gain practical experience through the Stanford Benchside Ethics Consultation Service, a research ethics consultation program, teaching, and optional participation in Stanford-affiliated clinical ethics consultation services.

You will have access to a full range of courses at Stanford, including genetics, bioethics, social science, humanities, and law courses. The program will assist you in developing an individualized curriculum and career strategies. All trainees are expected to present their research at scholarly venues. The fellowship provides a stipend, tuition coverage, health insurance, and travel support for one meeting per year.

• Conduct independent research on ethical, legal, and social considerations in genetics and genomics.
• Participate in interdisciplinary community activities with faculty and fellows.
• Engage in professional activities such as the Benchside Ethics Consultation Service, research ethics consultations, teaching, and optional clinical ethics consults.
• Present research findings at scholarly venues.

• PhD or MD (JD or Master’s degree not accepted).
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Background in social science, ethics, philosophy, history, health services research, public policy, or related disciplines.
• Eligibility for funding from NIH National Human Genome Research Institute.

• Eligible applicants: U.S. citizens, non‑citizen U.S. nationals, or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Rolling review; ideal start July 1, 2026 but open through Fall 2026.
• Vaccination:
  Must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted.
• Work arrangements:
  Fellows are expected to work in person, including teaching and attending classes, though some work may be remote.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter, including your interest in the fellowship
• One‑page description of a hypothetical research project to be pursued during the fellowship
• Contact information for three references

For questions, please contact the Fellowship Coordinator, Yvette Dunmore (ydunmore).

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.