Graduate Research Appointment - Biomedical Ethics- Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Mayo Clinic seeks applicants for a one- or two-year post-baccalaureate research experience in empirical biomedical ethics. The appointment is intended for individuals with a bachelor's degree who are interested in studying bioethics using empirical methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and chart review. Participants apply skills in science, technology, engineering, or math to biomedical research and may participate in selected graduate classes and seminars.

The Biomedical Ethics GRA program supplements research work with weekly seminars, optional graduate courses, and optional clinical shadowing opportunities. The experience is intended to help participants explore careers related to biomedical ethics and prepare for the next step in their careers. Past trainees have gone on to graduate, medical, and law schools across the United States. One or two candidates will begin in Summer 2027. The appointment ends one or two years after the start date, with a preference for a two-year appointment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Interest in biomedical ethics research and a commitment to pursuing a career related to biomedical ethics.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence in identifying relevant peer-reviewed publications on specialized research topics.
• Demonstrated interest in biomedical ethics and its methods through prior coursework or research.
• Authorization to work and remain in the United States without Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future; applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Must complete a Minnesota background check.
• Applicants must not have completed a master's degree or be enrolled in graduate or medical school during the appointment.
• Application must include a cover letter describing career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to them, a resume/CV, a 5–10-page writing sample (preferably on a biomedical ethics topic), and a current unofficial college transcript.
• One or two recommendation letters from research mentors or undergraduate professors must be sent directly to Dr. Jessica Hirsch at [email protected]; two letters are strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research on topics in biomedical ethics using methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and chart review.
• Identify relevant peer-reviewed publications on specialized research topics.
• Participate in weekly seminars; selected graduate classes and seminars are available, and graduate courses and clinical shadowing are optional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level