The Organization
As an independent research organization, the Morgridge Institute for Research explores uncharted scientific territory to discover tomorrow’s cures. In affiliation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, we support researchers who take a fearless approach to advancing human health in emerging fields such as virology, advanced multi-scale fluorescence and electron microscopy, metabolism and regenerative biology. Through public programming, we work to inspire scientific curiosity in everyday life.
The Opportunity
The Morgridge Institute for Research, part of the dynamic research and scholarly community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW–Madison), seeks a Bioethics Investigator (assistant or associate professor equivalent) to contribute to the Institute and to the intellectual community at the UW-Madison. We are interested in a talented, energetic scholar who will work with faculty across UW-Madison on research ethics issues. Ethics work at Morgridge is broadly defined to include both normative and descriptive work and to draw on a variety of disciplines and methodologies. The successful candidate will receive an attractive salary and benefits package plus start-up support. Morgridge assists candidates who seek joint appointment to a tenure-track or tenured position in an appropriate UW-Madison department. Joint appointment is not required, but many Morgridge Investigators find such appointments advantageous.
Requirements
We encourage applications from curiosity-driven individuals who are committed to collaborations that advance the Institute’s interdisciplinary mission and to building a just and inclusive scholarly environment. By the time of appointment, the candidate must have a Ph.D., JD, MD, or equivalent degree in a field related to research ethics or science and technology studies (STS).
To apply:
Applications should be submitted to ethics@morgridge.org. Applications received by January 23, 2026, will be assured full consideration but subsequent applications may be considered until the position is filled. Your application should include the following materials as .pdf files:
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience prepare you for this position
- Curriculum vitae
- Concise (2 – 3 page) description of your research vision and future research plans
- Two writing samples (articles or book chapters, published or unpublished)
- Contact details for at least three referees who know you and your work well.
Candidates should be prepared to submit a teaching statement on request.
