in the ethical issues at the intersection of global health and infectious disease.
This two-year fellowship will begin September 1, 2027.
The fellowship offers a primary, in-residence appointment at Johns Hopkins and a residency requirement at the Ethox Centre (Oxford). The exact nature, duration and timing of the Oxford residency is flexible and case-specific.
Fellows will become integrated members of the ongoing post-doctoral training programs at both Institutions and have access to a wide range of activities and opportunities, including:
- Regular seminars, presentations and discussions with leaders in the field;
- Individualized research program;
- Bioethics coursework and mentorship;
- Professional development training;
- Teaching opportunities (commensurate with experience and background);
- Participation in outreach efforts via social media
Salary/Benefits:
- $65,000 per year, plus health and other standard benefits available to all post-doctoral fellows of Johns Hopkins University.
- Travel for the Oxford residency requirement and modest living expenses when overseas.
- $2,000 per year for travel/lodging and registration at relevant conferences.
Qualifications
- Doctoral-level degree in bioethics, philosophy, public health, law, medicine, social science, history or other relevant discipline, with fewer than five years of post-PhD research by the start date.
- Scholarly interests in ethical issues at the intersection of global health and infectious disease.
Application Instructions
Applications are due by 11:59 pm on December 2, 2026. The following materials must be uploaded via Interfolio:
- Cover Letter
- Personal statement in support of your application
- CV
- Copy of Graduate Transcript(s)
- Writing Sample
- Two Letters of Reference
If you experience difficulties using Interfolio, please reach out directly to Interfolio support. If you continue to have difficulties, please reach out to Sebastian Chu at schu20@jhu.edu.
For more information on the Berman-Oxford GLIDE Post-doctoral Fellowship Program, please contact the Berman Institute's Associate Director for Global Programs (Joseph Ali, JD at jali@jhu.edu).
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.
