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The Genomics, Ethics, and Translational Research Program within RTI International conducts translational genetics and genomics research with a focus on rare diseases in newborns and young children, and the impact on children and families. Our work aims to translate basic science discoveries into clinical and public health practice. Our long-standing statewide newborn screening study, Early Check (https://earlycheck.org/), was initiated to offer families the choice to identify rare conditions early, often before symptom onset, and reduce the diagnostic odyssey. We currently screen for a large panel of conditions using whole genome sequencing and have screened over 1,200 newborns since Fall 2023. We are seeking a Senior Genetics Researcher/Principal Investigator who can provide leadership and support to Early Check, and strategic planning to grow our portfolio of work related to all aspects of translational genetics and genomics. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genetics, neurology, neuroscience, pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, or other related fields, and a strong track record of obtaining funding. The candidate should have expertise in translational genetics or genomics and/or newborn screening; scientific leadership and/or organizational management experience with large, multidisciplinary teams; involvement in national or international initiatives; and a commitment to dissemination and peer-reviewed publications. The candidate can maintain an academic appointment and continue clinical practice part time, if desired. Transfer of currently funded projects will be given full consideration.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute is the 501(c)(3) research and education institute of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an organization dedicated to electing candidates and pursuing policies that will reduce and ultimately end abortion and the destruction of unborn human life. In just over a decade, CLI has established itself as a go-to source for accurate and timely research and information on life issues. With a current network of over 70 Associate Scholars from a variety of disciplines, CLI provides pro-life groups and policy makers research-based information of the highest quality on issues including abortion, women’s health, prenatal diagnosis and treatment for the unborn, perinatal hospice, abortion reporting, sex-selection abortion, stem cell research and medicine, gene editing, and health care policy.

The Vice President of Scientific Affairs and Director of Research is the individual primarily responsible for assisting the Executive Director in developing a robust research agenda and commissioning, monitoring, editing/reviewing, and clearing for publication research and policy papers prepared by CLI associate scholars and other individuals with expertise in science, medicine, and related fields. This individual is also responsible for overseeing the scientific section of the CLI associate scholar program, including recruiting, training and deploying these scholars for testimonies, briefings and other interactions with policymakers and the public.
This is a full-time position that reports to the executive director.

Essential Functions
Research and analyze issues and data quickly, effectively and thoroughly.
Identify research needs, topics and experts suitable for public policy writing, publication, and presentation.
Communicate effectively in both the spoken and written word, with the ability to adjust to audience level and expectations.
Be able to articulate data interpretation and conclusions in a manner appropriate to topic.
Be able to supervise, guide and mentor other scientific, medical, and research professionals as well as staff in research, publication and presentations.
Possess sensitivity in the presentation of research topics to the media and policymakers.
Work well as part of a team of researchers at CLI and in cooperation with other organizations.
Work with government agencies and individuals on research requests and oversee issues of compliance with research protocols and handling of data.
Be open to manage a program of graduate students on professional policy tracks in medicine or related fields where science and policy understanding and ethical norms are vital topics.
Be familiar with research methods, style and citation guides, and procedures for obtaining permissions to use/cite material.
Be able to network effectively with other people working on similar topics in order to check work and communicate results or collaborate where possible.
Identify new associate scholars and work with other CLI colleagues to evaluate new scholars and invite them to participate with CLI.

Requirements
Familiarity and demonstrated ability with academic research and peer-reviewed journals, as well as legislative and legal filings and databases.
Public Speaking – comfortable testifying in front of legislative bodies and speaking to public and professional audiences.
Highly organized and attentive to deadlines.
Must be strongly pro-life and committed to academic research in defense of life.

Supervisory Responsibility
Supervise 2-3 other senior level professional research staff.

Required Education/Experience
Possess at least a Ph.D. in chemical or biological sciences, medicine, or related fields.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in life sciences research, analyzing public policy, science and medicine data trends, and other sources relevant to studies in life issues.
Writing and speaking ability and experience are essential to the position.
Must work well with other scholars, help to envision and plan research needs, and move multiple projects along simultaneously.
Familiar with the major sources of public and private scientific publications, data and funding related to life sciences and medicine.

Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Bioethics has an open position for a clinical ethicist whose primary responsibilities will be to provide consultation for patients, families, and healthcare providers at the bedside. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm for providing high-quality clinical ethics consultation and bring a unique set of skills and experience that they can leverage into clinical ethics-based initiatives.

The successful applicant will join the Professional Staff (equivalent to Faculty) and will support the ethics consultation service with opportunities to promote ethics programming across the multinational healthcare system, while exemplifying collegiality, intra-professional teamwork, patient-facing communication, and leadership.

This full-time position includes excellent health and retirement benefits, along with generous professional travel support. Professional Staff in the Center have access to a thriving bioethics community in Northeast Ohio and beyond. 

Responsibilities: 

As a member of the Center for Bioethics, a Staff Ethicist will: 

Deliver high-quality ethics consultation across Northeast Ohio by contributing to the high-volume, fast-paced Ethical Consultation Service (700+ consults/year).
Maintain professional development by staying up to date on literature and developments in the field of bioethics, engaging in the local and national bioethics community, and working to enhance professional skills. 
Contribute bioethics skills and knowledge through mentorship, collaboration, and education aimed at various audiences.
Qualifications: 

A terminal degree (PhD, JD, MD/DO, DNP, or field-specific equivalent) is required.
Demonstrated evidence of professional experience working in clinical environments, providing high-quality ethics consultation, and robust academic achievement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency with telecommunication technology, extensive experience in education and mentoring, and a collaborative workstyle.
The successful candidate will be expected to embrace Cleveland Clinic’s patient-centered values: quality and safety, empathy, teamwork, integrity, inclusion, and innovation. 
Formal fellowship training or extensive experience in clinical ethics consultation is strongly preferred.

Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. 

Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Bioethics has an open position for a clinical ethicist whose primary responsibilities will be to provide consultation for patients, families, and healthcare providers at the bedside. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence and enthusiasm for providing high-quality clinical ethics consultation and bring a unique set of skills and experience that they can leverage into clinical ethics-based initiatives.

The successful applicant will join the Professional Staff (equivalent to Faculty) and will support the ethics consultation service with opportunities to promote ethics programming across the multinational healthcare system, while exemplifying collegiality, intra-professional teamwork, patient-facing communication, and leadership.

This full-time position includes excellent health and retirement benefits, along with generous professional travel support. Professional Staff in the Center have access to a thriving bioethics community in Northeast Ohio and beyond. 

Responsibilities: 

As a member of the Center for Bioethics, a Staff Ethicist will: 

Deliver high-quality ethics consultation across Northeast Ohio by contributing to the high-volume, fast-paced Ethical Consultation Service (700+ consults/year).
Maintain professional development by staying up to date on literature and developments in the field of bioethics, engaging in the local and national bioethics community, and working to enhance professional skills. 
Contribute bioethics skills and knowledge through mentorship, collaboration, and education aimed at various audiences.
Qualifications: 

A terminal degree (PhD, JD, MD/DO, DNP, or field-specific equivalent) is required.
Demonstrated evidence of professional experience working in clinical environments, providing high-quality ethics consultation, and robust academic achievement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency with telecommunication technology, extensive experience in education and mentoring, and a collaborative workstyle.
The successful candidate will be expected to embrace Cleveland Clinic’s patient-centered values: quality and safety, empathy, teamwork, integrity, inclusion, and innovation. 
Formal fellowship training or extensive experience in clinical ethics consultation is strongly preferred.
Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. 

We seek a candidate who will focus their primary efforts on clinical ethics consultation, serving two major medical systems—the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the state’s only academic health center, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, which houses the state’s only pediatric intensive care unit and burn center. Candidates for this position should have robust experience in clinical ethics consultation. Responsibilities will also include education of clinical faculty, staff, and trainees.

Given our department’s mission and history, we especially encourage applications from candidates able to support education in health humanities and bioethics.  

Applicants for an assistant professor-level appointment must have a terminal degree in one of the following: a humanities or social science discipline, law, medicine, nursing, or other health profession. Master’s degree-level training will be considered for an instructor position. Salary will be commensurate with rank and relevant experience, following the APBD salary survey and AAMC’s national medical school salary survey for Ph.D.s in bioethics. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three references:

D. Micah Hester, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Medical Humanities and Bioethics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  501-661-7973

General Summary of Position
Staff member of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics sharing primary responsibility for the John J. Lynch Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service. Serves as Administrator of the subcommittees, specifically at a minimum, the consultation, and education subcommittees. Provides support and ethical guidance to various subcommittees within the Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC), Medstar Health, and to other organizations locally and nationally. Coordinates closely with all other members of the John J Lynch Center for Ethics on all Center functions. May speak as a MWHC ethics public representative and may serve on various community and national boards after coordinating with the Center Director about such appointments or volunteer positions. Reports to the Director of John J Lynch Center for Ethics.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a working member of the Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and its subcommittees, specifically the consultation and education subcommittees. Collaborates closely with relevant others within the MWHC, especially the Senior Clinical Ethicist and other members of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics. As needed, will assist in the administrative duties of assigned committees including creation of minutes, record keeping, agendas, charters, member communication, etc.
• In conjunction with the Senior Clinical Ethicist, reviews and assists in development, revision, implementation, and maintenance of policies related to clinical and organizational areas requiring ethical guidance or oversight. Provides ethical guidance to committees / work groups as needed within the MWHC and beyond.
• Organizes, coordinates, and implements the John J Lynch Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service, which provides 24 hr/365 day consultation in clinical ethics for patients and families, attending and resident staff physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators and others. Fulfills assigned call including 24hr availability on some weekdays, weekends and holidays. Responsible for the implementation of the Clinical Ethics Consultation Service and the education and training of the clinical ethics consultants. Coordinates and works closely with the Medstar Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and Consultation Subcommittee, the John J. Lynch Center of Ethics, and others within the Hospital. Also provides direct clinical ethics consultation. As a result, must be comfortable in clinical areas and with direct patient and family contact.
• Provides ongoing ethics support to the other Medstar hospitals including potential consultations and education, at the discretion of the Director for the Lynch Center for Ethics. This may include teleconsults and on site activities.
• Provides ongoing and ad hoc education on clinical ethics to MWHC attendings, residents, staff, nurses, clinical pastoral education students, social work students, visiting students, etc. Provides ongoing self-education program for the ethics committee and provides orientation for new members.
• Provides liaison services between the Center for Ethic's Clinical Ethics Consultation Service, the Medstar Washington Hospital Center's Ethics Committee and other departments and personnel within MWHC and MedStar Health, such as legal counsel, physicians, affiliated hospitals within Medstar Health and others.
• Provides support to other MedStar committees as assigned.
• Contributes to publications emanating from the John J Lynch Center for Ethics. This includes the Journal of Hospital Ethics and ad hoc publications, such as books, journal articles/columns, and social media.
• Contributes to the supervision and education of trainees, including medical residents and academic interns, in the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics.
• Organizes, coordinates, and implements research projects relevant to the work of the John J. Lynch Center for Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

· Master's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, Theology, or an equivalent discipline required

· Doctoral degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics, Theology or an equivalent terminal degree (ie JD, MD) preferred

· Successful completion of a fellowship in clinical ethics preferred

Experience

· 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience required

· Previous clinical ethics consultation experience preferred

JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of VP, Mission & Ministry, this position facilitates work of all operating unit Ethics Advisory Committees (EACs) and co-chairs the system level Joint Ethics Advisory Committee (JEAC); oversees development of OhioHealth clinical policies and protocols in areas of clinical care and organizational decision-making identified by OhioHealth leadership and medical staff as ethically complex; manages clinical case consultatation staff; with IS develops and manages secure intranet database for documentation of clinical ethics consultations; and serves as resource for Medical Residents in general clinical ethics education and in provision of ethics specific rotations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree
Field of Study: Bioethics
Years of experience: 5

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Master level degree is required in a field directly related to clinical ethics (bioethics). Well versed in ethical theory, legal foundations, and regulatory environment related to clinical ethics in a medical setting. Minimum 5 years experience in facilitation of hospital based Ethics Advisory Committees and provision of case consultations. Demonstrated competency in medical staff relations as related to ethics consultations and policy development with an independent medical staff.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Doctoral level Degree in related field and experience in managing staff. Degree or certificate program in applied/clinical ethics. Familiarity with legal aspects of medical ethics. Demonstrated ability to bring cross cultural and interfaith knowledge to clinical ethics issues. Familiar with the United Methodist social Principles as they apply to clinical ethics (bioethics). Demonstrated competency in leading development of ethics policies and protocols. experience in developing and guiding research to increase effectiveness of EAC, JEACs, and case consultation work.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under direction of VP, Mission & Ministry:Co-chairs and facilitates JEAC by working with physician co-chair in agenda development and identification of yearly priorities for policy development, research, legislative advocacy, and education. Creates necessary materials for meeting agendas; manages meeting logistics. Interprets regulatory environment that impacts JEAC cope of responsibilities such as DNR, POLST, Grieving Parents Act, organ donation, futile treatment, early pregnancy termination, etc.Partners with OhioHealth Community and Government Relations in formulating and implementing OhioHealth response to relevant legislative matters.As new operating units are brought into the OhioHealth system, leads due diligence process in all matters related to clinical ethics and develops plan to bring new operating units into alignment with OhioHealth clinical ethics standards of practice.Serves as Liaison with Decedent Care Coordinator s in maintaining OhioHealth values and standards of practice related to organ and tissue donation.Works with Information Services to ensure appropriate documentation of ethically related issues such as DNRs and Advance Directives are maintained within the electronic medical record.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)HEC-C - ASBH

Master level degree is required in a field directly related to clinical ethics (bioethics). Well versed in ethical theory, legal foundations, and regulatory environment related to clinical ethics in a medical setting. Minimum 5 years experience in facilitation of hospital based Ethics Advisory Committees and provision of case consultations. Demonstrated competency in medical staff relations as related to ethics consultations and policy development with an independent medical staff.

We seek a highly motivated and collaborative postdoctoral scholar to join an interdisciplinary research program on experiences of dementia and on the development of new treatments and technologies for neurologic disorders. This work will be directed by Winston Chiong, MD PhD in the UCSF Department of Neurology; in conjunction with Daniel Dohan, PhD (UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies), Elizabeth Dzeng, PhD MD MPH (UCSF Hospital Medicine; Social & Behavioral Sciences), and diverse interdisciplinary collaborators. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct qualitative research (including field observation, interviews, and focus groups) with people who have dementia, neurotechnology users, caregivers, and people engaged in the development of novel technologies; and will analyze these data to prepare manuscripts and presentations for national and international meetings. This work will be embedded in a broad research program on ethical issues in neuroscience (decisionlab.ucsf.edu), in the UCSF Bioethics program (bioethics.ucsf.edu, also directed by Dr. Chiong), and in the UCSF Medical Cultures Lab (cultureofmedicine.org). Required qualifications - Doctoral degree or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences (including anthropology, sociology, and science studies), bioethics, or related fields (including philosophy, law, health policy, nursing, social work, neuroscience, and psychology) - Demonstrated success in independent ethnographic research - Exceptional written and oral communication skills Preferred qualifications - Experience working with clinical populations - Experience working with health professionals and/or biomedical scientists - Prior interest/experience in neuroscience - Interest in team science and transdisciplinary collaboration - Two-year commitment (with opportunities to extend as mutually desired) How to apply Please e-mail [email protected] with your CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three references. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the evaluation process, please contact UCSF Disability Management Services (DMS) at (415) 476-2621.

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Associate for a non-laboratory research position. The individual hired will be responsible for providing research support on various research projects related to artificial intelligence, digital health and their applications in healthcare. The Clinical Research Associate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Kristin Kostick-Quenet, Assistant Professor in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. This is a hybrid position and will be based in Houston, TX. The start date for this position is flexible. Candidates finishing master’s degree programs in Spring 2024 are encouraged to apply. In addition to supporting the Center’s robust research program, the Clinical Research Associate will have the opportunity to participate in professional and academic development sessions hosted by the Center. Such development opportunities include speaker series, grand rounds and peer mentorship. The Center promotes an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment conducive to academic excellence. The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy cultivates a culture of intentionality, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. We offer intellectual, social, and professional development opportunities to promote a meaningful work experience. We are reflective and mindful of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion in both interactions with one another. For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics.