Post by anony on Oct 13, 2011 9:15:55 GMT -5
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Bioethics Research
The genetics and ethics group in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine, led by Amy L. McGuire, JD, PhD, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Fellow. The ideal candidate will have strong methodological training in survey design and analysis, as well as qualitative research, and will possess a PhD in a field related to research ethics, such as bioethics, public health, public policy, or the social sciences.
Individual hired will be primarily responsible for conducting research for NIH-funded studies related to ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research and the integration of information from whole genome sequencing into clinical care. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the research study to ensure successful completion of all project components and deliverables in a timely manner; including, developing and administering survey instrument(s), analyzing and interpreting survey data, and conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data. The person in this position will attend all project meetings and will develop high-quality manuscripts for scientific publication and presentation. The selected candidate may also help develop and write grants for new research projects.
Applicants must have a PhD (or other relevant terminal degree). Applicants will have demonstrated academic excellence, strong writing expertise, and an established ability to work in a collaborative environment. Further preferred qualifications include grant or project management experience, a background in bioethics, and knowledge or an interest in genetic and genomic research. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Baylor College of Medicine, a free-standing private medical school, is ranked in the top 25 medical schools for research. It is located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center, with close affiliations with nearby Rice University and many major teaching hospitals. Further information about the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy can be found at www.bcm.edu/ethics .
Interested applicants should submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current CV, (3) a relevant writing sample, and (4) contact information for at least three professional or academic references to Jill Oliver at jmoliver@bcm.edu, or Jill Oliver, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Suite 310D, Houston, TX, 77007. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, however, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by November 30, 2011.
The genetics and ethics group in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine, led by Amy L. McGuire, JD, PhD, is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Fellow. The ideal candidate will have strong methodological training in survey design and analysis, as well as qualitative research, and will possess a PhD in a field related to research ethics, such as bioethics, public health, public policy, or the social sciences.
Individual hired will be primarily responsible for conducting research for NIH-funded studies related to ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research and the integration of information from whole genome sequencing into clinical care. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the research study to ensure successful completion of all project components and deliverables in a timely manner; including, developing and administering survey instrument(s), analyzing and interpreting survey data, and conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data. The person in this position will attend all project meetings and will develop high-quality manuscripts for scientific publication and presentation. The selected candidate may also help develop and write grants for new research projects.
Applicants must have a PhD (or other relevant terminal degree). Applicants will have demonstrated academic excellence, strong writing expertise, and an established ability to work in a collaborative environment. Further preferred qualifications include grant or project management experience, a background in bioethics, and knowledge or an interest in genetic and genomic research. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.
Baylor College of Medicine, a free-standing private medical school, is ranked in the top 25 medical schools for research. It is located in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center, with close affiliations with nearby Rice University and many major teaching hospitals. Further information about the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy can be found at www.bcm.edu/ethics .
Interested applicants should submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current CV, (3) a relevant writing sample, and (4) contact information for at least three professional or academic references to Jill Oliver at jmoliver@bcm.edu, or Jill Oliver, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Suite 310D, Houston, TX, 77007. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, however, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by November 30, 2011.