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We seek a dynamic, energetic Associate Researcher Scientist to support the planning and implementation of NIH-funded studies that investigate ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) relating to the inclusion of people with disability in precision medicine research.

Working directly with the lead researcher, the Associate Researcher Scientist will support all aspects of these projects, including conducting literature review, quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analyses, and assistance with professional presentations and manuscript preparation.

The ideal candidate should have experience conducting empirical research, familiarity with ELSI research, and background in public health and/or social sciences scholarship. Interest and knowledge in disability studies is a plus. The Associate Researcher Scientist will work with the Ethics team at the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics (CPMG), Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY (http://columbiamedicine.org/cpmg/). 

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct academic literature reviews relevant to the studies.
• Support all aspects of data collection and analyses, including data management, data cleaning, analyses of survey responses, and manuscript preparation.
• Help supervise work of research staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with researchers, collaborators, and research staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Georgetown - Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ) is pleased to announce the call for proposals for its 2025-2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship supports research focused on the Washington, DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County). Recipients will also teach one fall course in a related medical or health humanities field and contribute to scholarly articles, method or theory development, or other scholarly tools.The fellowship is a full-time, residential position, requiring fellows to reside in the DC area and fully engage in the Center’s activities throughout the academic year. Each year, the fellowship focuses on a specific theme; this year's theme is "Networks."

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Philosophy beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the interest and ability to lead faculty from Philosophy, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the College of Health Professions to grow our department's https://utrgv.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2024-2025/graduate-catalog/graduate-academic-programs-by-college/college-of-liberal-arts/department-of-philosophy/bioethics-ms-online-program/ by working across disciplinary lines, seeking grant-funding, and recruiting graduate students. Candidates should have the qualifications to teach in-person as well as online courses for the MS, which include but are not limited to: Theories of Bioethics and Health Care; Ethics in Biomedical Research; Methods of Inquiry in Bioethics; Health Law and Policy; Philosophy of Medicine; Human Rights, Justice, and Health; Bioethics and the Border; etc. Candidates whose research also engages with the messiness of the actual world-e.g., social and political factors in healthcare such as gender and socioeconomic status, environmental factors and their justice implications, practical ethics for healthcare workers, legal aspects of bioethics, issues related to AI and new technologies, etc.-are especially welcome. Since the Philosophy department embraces UTRGV's vision of becoming a B3 (Bilingual, Bicultural, & Biliterate) University to better serve our 90% Hispanic or Latino student body, we welcome candidates to show how their experience, work, or teaching might support these priorities by engaging with issues of importance to the Rio Grande Valley, the U.S./Mexico border, or culturally and linguistically minoritized communities more generally. Successful candidates will demonstrate research potential consistent with UTRGV's strategic plan to become an R1 institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Assistant Professor – Ph.D. in Philosophy, Bioethics, Healthcare Ethics, or closely related field from an accredited university is required prior to the Fall 2025 start date. ABDs will be considered, but a conferred doctorate by August 31st, 2025 is required for appointment. Must present evidence of active research and scholarship that includes (forthcoming) peer-reviewed publications; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate graduate; and potential to obtain external grant funding.
• Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor must have a sustained record of high-quality research and scholarship evidenced by conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications; experience teaching and mentoring students effectively; success in obtaining external grant funding. To be appointed at the rank of associate professor in the program, candidates must meet the department and institutional requirements for tenure.
• Applicants at the rank of Professor must have scholarly professional experience demonstrated through an exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and a distinguished record of accomplishments that have led to a national reputation in the applicant's area of expertise. To be appointed at the rank of full professor in the program, candidates must meet the department and institutional requirements for tenure.

Project: The Institute for Biomedical Ethics (IBMB) at the University of Basel (http://ibmb.unibas.ch/), is dedicated to research and teaching of biomedical ethics at the Medical and Science Faculties. We are currently looking for a dynamic and independent graduate student (Master’s degree) or physician who is interested in carrying out their PhD work in empirical bioethics. The PhD position is part of an exciting new research project on the ethical and social implications of implantable device technologies, such as pacemakers or neural implants, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as part of the National Research Program NRP83. The goal of the project is to identify, understand, and mitigate gender and sex biases in implantable medical devices, to promote equitable healthcare outcomes and inclusive device development across diverse patient populations. The project involves international collaboration with partners in the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany. It employs a biomedical ethics approach to investigate ethical and social aspects related to sex/gender issues in active implantable medical devices. It contains theoretical parts (systematic review of state-of-the-art) and empirical parts (acquisition of quantitative data, stakeholder interview study) with the ultimate goal to make recommendations, and if necessary, revise, existing ethical and regulatory frameworks. The project is practice oriented and includes rich implementation activities with various stakeholders in Switzerland, the UK and Germany. One or two PhD students will be hired for this position and will work closely with a Postdoc or Senior Researcher involved in the project.
Starting date/length of PhD program: At the earliest 1.4.2025; not later than 1.8.2025; duration: 3 years

Your tasks:
• Conducting a systematic review and mapping of the field of active implantable devices.
• Obtaining novel gender rich quantitative data.
• Conducting and analyzing qualitative stakeholder interviews.
• Continuing your education/training (depending on the applicant’s background, e.g., taking courses on research methods, in moral philosophy/ethics).
• Documenting and presenting research findings in English.
• Taking responsibility for various organizational processes at the IBMB.
• Mentoring research assistants, supervising students and reviewing their contributions.
Your qualifications:
• Master’s degree in ethics, philosophy, bioethics, public health, social sciences (e.g. political sciences, STS, anthropology, etc.), medicine, biomedical engineering, or other related fields.
• Very good Master’s and Bachelor’s academic grades.
• Excellent language skills in English.
• Willingness to contribute towards an empirical project.
• Excellent knowledge of empirical research methods.
• High level of commitment, intrinsic motivation, enthusiasm, and responsibility.
• Willingness to work for several months in the UK, with our project partner, if needed for the project.
• You wish to be an integral part of an international team and contribute to its success.
• You have strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
We offer:
• Possibility to do research in a multi- and transdisciplinary environment
• Enrolment in a Swiss Bologna accredited PhD Program in Bioethics and Health Policy at one of the leading research universities in Europe
• An attractive salary and well-equipped working environment
• Possibility to apply for additional funding at the SNSF (e.g. Gender Equality Grant for women)
• Positive and productive working atmosphere in which you can develop yourself and realize your potential within a dedicated team that enjoys collaborating on various projects
• Possibility to spend a portion of the research period at our project partner institution in the UK.
• Empirical methods courses to successfully conduct your PhD Project
• You will also have the possibility to contribute to the academic life at the IBMB, including contributions to teaching, collaboration in other research projects and academic publications in scientific journals.

Environment: The University of Basel is the oldest Swiss university with a long tradition in ethics and the humanities and is committed to diversity, equal opportunities and family-friendliness. It has a long-standing reputation in outstanding research and teaching. Its doctoral candidates come from many international countries providing a vibrant and rich community. More information about the University is available at the following website: https://www.unibas.ch/en/University/About-University.html. The city of Basel is a global centre for biomedical research with major academic institutions and research departments of leading life science companies. Basel is a multicultural city and ranks among the best in terms of quality of life.

Applications: must be in English, in a single PDF file (file name: last name, first name): (1) motivation letter (max. 1 page, font 11); (2) detailed CV, including an overview of study results (grades), title of your master thesis, contact information of (at least) two (academic) referees; (3) PDF of the master thesis; sent to PD Dr. Tenzin Wangmo ([email protected]) and Prof. Dr. Bernice Elger ([email protected]) with email subject “PhD in Implantable Medical Technologies” by 28 February 2025.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) located in the Research Triangle Park, NC, has two unpaid bioethics internship positions available in the summer of 2025. The interns will work with Dr. David B. Resnik, NIEHS Bioethicist. Internship activities will include participating in a seminar on ethical and legal issues in research involving human subjects, attending institutional review board meetings, and assisting Dr. Resnik with a research project. The work will be done remotely. To apply for a position, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and one letter of reference by email to: David B. Resnik, JD, PhD, Bioethicist, NIEHS/NIH. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 984 287 4208. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2025.

Summary The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced Research Administration Associate to contribute to the day-to-day research administration activities of the Center’s robust research portfolio. The Center currently has nine faculty who are conducting funded research. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 days remote / 2 days onsite) within the Greater Houston, TX area after an initial training period. Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay. Current BCM employees who are eligible to transfer are encouraged to apply. Job Duties Pre-Award Activities Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities and ensuring eligibility for grant submissions. Work with investigators to develop grant submissions for new, continuing and competing applications to include grant proposal preparation, budget preparation, subcontract packages, completion of required forms, as well as other administrative aspects of the proposal process. Serve as primary point of contact with Office of Sponsored Programs and other internal departments to submit applications and answer questions. Submit and monitor applications through the grant life cycle to include interpreting requirements and making recommendations to supported faculty. Track and report Center grant activity. Post-Award Activities Work with faculty to complete JIT requests and other prior approval requests. Manage setup and payment of contractors, advisory panel members, and vendors including the execution of vendor contracts and independent contractor agreements. Update research faculty and staff effort using BCM’s professional effort tracking software. Other Responsibilities Oversee organization and maintenance of departmental files relating to external funding. Represent department in a professional and appropriate manner within institution, as well as externally. Ensure compliance with all BCM policies and practices; local, state, federal, agency and sponsor rules, regulations and requirements regarding grant and/or contract administration. Assist faculty in the preparation of Other Support pages. Identify areas for improvement in the Center’s research mission including using new technologies and process improvement. Oversee Center's summer research internship programs and research student visitor requests. Assist with any departmental needs as required, to include special projects, financial and research reports. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

At the Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy, we are uncovering and exploring the most pressing policy and ethical issues in biomedical research. Join us for a summer research internship and help drive change in important areas like the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics, neuroscience and neuroethics, ethics of artificial intelligence, ethics of psychedelics, medical decision-making, and health equity. Job Purpose Our Bioethics Summer Internship Programs have four main components: A research experience with Center faculty and interdisciplinary research teams related to a topic area of interest. An education experience with Center faculty and staff through a virtual lunch-and-learn and professional development series. A community experience through the Center’s intellectual and social activities. An opportunity to virtually present your summer research to the broader Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy community. Baylor College of Medicine’s Bioethics Summer Internship programs include the Dana Foundation Neuroscience and Society Summer Internship Program, Baylor College of Medicine-Rice University Baker Institute Artificial Intelligence Internship Program, and Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Research Internship. Program Information: Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students in degree granting programs. The Baylor College of Medicine-Rice University Baker Institute Artificial Intelligence Internship Program is restricted to students enrolled at Rice University. All other internship programs are open to students at any university. All applicants will complete the same online application. APPLY HERE! https://redcap.research.bcm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=9WTMAXKFRN7WPFAN

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking candidates for the Clinical Ethics Summer Internship Program. This program is designed to provide candidates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced field of clinical ethics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shadow clinical ethics consultants with two high-volume clinical ethics consultation services, participate in research and teaching opportunities, and gain exposure to one of the preeminent bioethics Centers in the country. For more information about the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics. If you have any questions about the internship, please contact us at [email protected]. The Clinical Ethics Summer Internship Program will select up to 2 summer interns. The 8-week summer program will begin mid-May and end early July. This is an in-person opportunity in Houston, Texas. Eligible applicants must be current undergraduate sophomore or higher, or graduate students with bioethics-related career goals. This is a paid opportunity that requires an average of 18 hours of work per week. The stipend does not cover other expenses such as housing or travel. Job Purpose Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience. Job Duties 4 weeks of clinical ethics consultation shadowing with hospital partners in the Texas Medical Center. Participation in key meetings with hospital partners including ethics committee meetings, case conferences, grand rounds, and other relevant meetings. Involvement in bi-weekly group reading discussions with Center faculty members. Support for Center research projects including literature search and data analysis. Potential teaching and writing opportunities commensurate with the intern’s experience and expertise. Minimum Qualifications Must be enrolled in high school or be a high school graduate (or equivalent secondary education) or enrolled in an institution of higher education.

The Center for Medical Ethics & Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Program Management Associate
to provide administrative, programmatic, and strategic oversight of the Center’s education programs, including
undergraduate and graduate medical education, as well as continuing medical education and other College-affiliated
programs. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, implement, and oversee the Center’s education mission area, including educational programs for medical
and health professions students, residents, undergraduate interns, and health professionals.
• Manage collection, maintenance, and analysis of relevant educational data and documentation.
• Develop and maintain curriculum maps across education programs.
• Assist faculty with implementing best practices in medical education and active learning.
• Supervise program management support staff.
• Create workstreams and process improvements for content updates and dissemination plans.
• Prepare reports for departments and educational leadership.
• Draft, review, and update operations policies and procedures; recommend improvements.
• Assist with budget development and monitoring faculty FTE allocation.
• Provide support to Center leaders

The Program Manager works closely with a group of inter-disciplinary UCSF faculty engaged in bioethics activities (education, research or clinical). In close collaboration with faculty, the Program Manager support the program’s strategic direction and creates and manages long-term goals and oversees operations of the Bioethics program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organize Human Subjects RCR (Responsible Conduct of Research) training in accordance with the mission and goals of the program, which may include learning activities, program curriculum, learner scheduling, maintaining databases, tracking learner compliance, and learner assessment activtiesi.
• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the program
• Monitor funding and managing resources for the program
• Conducting program evaluation and implementation of changes and interventions to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Outreach to program stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal and external faculty and stakeholders to respond to questions and inquiries
• Assist with dissemination of program outcomes to stakeholders, such as conferences.
• Manage UCSF Bioethics communications, including website and mailing lists.
   

UCSF Bioethics An interdisciplinary community of clinicians, researchers, and educators addressing ethical questions in health and biomedical research. UCSF Bioethics connects faculty, staff, students, and trainees from across UCSF, creating a protected space for moral reflection that spans the university’s professional schools and health system. Faculty members conduct original research and policy analysis on a wide range of topics. They consult on moral and ethical concerns while embedded within bioscience or clinical projects. They devise strategies to effectively incorporate patient and citizen input into ongoing governance of science, clinical practice, and public health practice. And they provide a Research Ethics Consultation Service and direct educational programs for UCSF’s four professional schools.