Biomedical Ethics Postbac (GREP) - Temporary - Remote

The Biomedical Ethics Research Program at Mayo Clinic seeks applicants for a post-baccalaureate research experience in empirical bioethics research. The Graduate Research Employment Program (GREP) provides students throughout Mayo Clinic with the opportunity participate in educational activities and conduct research in a mentored environment, for up to 2 years.

The Biomedical Ethics GREP program is designed for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree and plan to attend graduate school, law school or medical school. In addition to conducting bioethics research, GREP students are eligible to take graduate-level courses through the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and shadow clinicians in nearly every area of the clinic. This paid position is ideal for students interested in a “gap year” between their undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Following this program, past GREP students matriculated into top medical and laws schools throughout the U.S.

Additional Information can be found at: Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistantship - Biomedical Ethics Research Program - Mayo Clinic Research



Applications must include the following items:
1. Cover letter describing career goals and how biomedical ethics research relates to those goals
2. Resume/CV that includes your major, relevant coursework, honors, and related experiences.
3. A 5–10-page writing sample (such as a course paper), preferably on a topic in biomedical ethics

4. Current unofficial college transcript

5. Two letters of recommendation from research mentors or undergraduate professors (addressed to Dr. Richard Sharp, Program Director). Letters should be emailed directly by the professor/mentor to [email protected]

This position could be a one- or two-year experience and would have an anticipated end date of 7/31/2025 or 7/31/2026.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math

• Interest in biomedical research

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee)
  • A current transcript submission required – unofficial transcripts will be accepted
  • A 1-2 sentence statement of research interest
  
  Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.
  
  Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Students must have completed coursework in bioethics or a closely related discipline such as behavioral psychology, ethics/philosophy, medical anthropology/sociology, pre-med, or public health.

Successful applicants will be:

• committed to pursuing a career in which they will engage topics in biomedical ethics
  • able to work independently
  • proficient in written and verbal communication
  • competent in identifying relevant peer-reviewed publications on specialized research topics
  • highly motivated to learn new research methods