The Johns Hopkins University
Hecht‐Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Bioethics (2026-28)
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
General Description
The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics is pleased to invite applications for the Hecht-Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Bioethics. The Program is seeking applicants to begin this two-year fellowship in September 2026. The program will only review applications from individuals who will defend their dissertation prior to July 1st, 2026. The application deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025. The Hecht-Levi Fellowship Program Description
The 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 Fellowship aims 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 and discussions, pursue their own scholarship in bioethics, engage in teaching, and often collaborate with faculty on bioethics research projects. Each Fellow designs an individual program tailored to their particular goals, interests, and background. 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 bioethics scholars Individualized research program Bioethics coursework through the Berman Institute's Master in Bioethics program 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 $2000 per year for travel/lodging and registration at relevant conferences To Apply
To apply for the program, please submit the following documents through Interfolio: Personal Statement (2 pages) explaining your interest in bioethics, the areas of bioethics and research questions you would like to pursue, and how the fellowship would advance your career goals CV Copy of Graduate Transcript(s) Writing Sample Three Letters of Reference For more information on the
Hecht-Levi Fellowship , please contact the Program Director, Anne Barnhill, at abarnhi1@jhu.edu. https://bioethics.jhu.edu/education-training/fellowships/ Please note that PRO-UAW has established a union which represents postdoctoral researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral research fellows at the Johns Hopkins University. The University and PRO-UAW will be engaging in negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will set forth terms and conditions of employment and which could result in changes to the compensation and benefits described in this ad. Salary and Benefits Salary: $65,000 per year, plus health and other benefits Travel/lodging and conference registration: $2,000 per year Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. 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. Qualified individuals are considered for employment on the basis of demonstrated ability and merit. Pre-Employment Information If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Seasonal flu vaccine is still required for all faculty, staff, and students. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Some schools may have additional requirements. The following provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas may require documentation of immune status against Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Tdap vaccination. Two MMR vaccines, two Varicella vaccines, or antibody status may be required. Vaccinations are provided at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Seniority level
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The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics is pleased to invite applications for the Hecht-Levi Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Bioethics. The Program is seeking applicants to begin this two-year fellowship in September 2026. The program will only review applications from individuals who will defend their dissertation prior to July 1st, 2026. The application deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025. The Hecht-Levi Fellowship Program Description
The 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 Fellowship aims 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 and discussions, pursue their own scholarship in bioethics, engage in teaching, and often collaborate with faculty on bioethics research projects. Each Fellow designs an individual program tailored to their particular goals, interests, and background. 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 bioethics scholars Individualized research program Bioethics coursework through the Berman Institute's Master in Bioethics program 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 $2000 per year for travel/lodging and registration at relevant conferences To Apply
To apply for the program, please submit the following documents through Interfolio: Personal Statement (2 pages) explaining your interest in bioethics, the areas of bioethics and research questions you would like to pursue, and how the fellowship would advance your career goals CV Copy of Graduate Transcript(s) Writing Sample Three Letters of Reference For more information on the
Hecht-Levi Fellowship , please contact the Program Director, Anne Barnhill, at abarnhi1@jhu.edu. https://bioethics.jhu.edu/education-training/fellowships/ Please note that PRO-UAW has established a union which represents postdoctoral researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral research fellows at the Johns Hopkins University. The University and PRO-UAW will be engaging in negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will set forth terms and conditions of employment and which could result in changes to the compensation and benefits described in this ad. Salary and Benefits Salary: $65,000 per year, plus health and other benefits Travel/lodging and conference registration: $2,000 per year Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. 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. Qualified individuals are considered for employment on the basis of demonstrated ability and merit. Pre-Employment Information If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Seasonal flu vaccine is still required for all faculty, staff, and students. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Some schools may have additional requirements. The following provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas may require documentation of immune status against Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Tdap vaccination. Two MMR vaccines, two Varicella vaccines, or antibody status may be required. Vaccinations are provided at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Johns Hopkins University by 2x Get notified about new Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in
Baltimore, MD . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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