Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Independent postdoctoral research on politically contested topics in medicine, healthcare, and health knowledge production, exploring intersections of medicine, media, politics, and society.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Social Studies of Medicine)
Builds
Scholarly outputs (peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, reports) and policy-oriented publications
Domain
Social Studies of Medicine, Health Humanities, Science and Technology Studies
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Independent research design, qualitative/ethnographic/historical/philosophical/sociological methods, scholarly writing, conference presentation, stakeholder engagement, mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience with trans health care, psychedelic-assisted therapy, race and medicine, reproductive care, or alternative medicines
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and lead an innovative, independent research program; Design and conduct interdisciplinary research projects; Collaborate with faculty on grant-funded projects; Collect, analyze, and interpret research data; Prepare manuscripts for publication; Present findings at conferences; Engage with patient communities and stakeholders; Support knowledge mobilization; Assist in mentoring students
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (early-career independent researcher)