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The Genetics and Public Policy Center (GPPC) of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics (BI) seeks a highly qualified candidate for a new position at the level of Research Faculty. The successful applicant will hold an appointment in the Berman Institute and be located in the GPPC’s Washington, DC, offices. Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan. 5, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but no later than July 1, 2012.
The GPPC was created in 2002 at Johns Hopkins University by Pew Charitable Trusts to help policymakers, the press, and the public understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities of genetic medicine and its potential to transform global public health. The Berman Institute was established in 1995 and is now one of the leading bioethics programs in the world. It consists of 31 core and affiliated faculty from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, who work collaboratively on scholarship and teaching across a range of topic areas.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Faculty will work with the GPPC and BI faculty and staff to develop an independent program of research that complements ongoing efforts in both the Center and the Institute. Funding for the position is guaranteed through June 30, 2013, with the expectation that success or demonstrated promise in applying for extramural support will result in extension of the appointment. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to ongoing work at the GPPC related to ethics and policy issues in: newborn screening; large-scale genetic cohort and biobank research; the return of individual genetic research results; whole genome sequencing; and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. The Research Faculty will be expected to develop and submit grants in conjunction with Center staff, conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research, and develop high-quality manuscripts for publication and presentation. Clear, concise writing for a wide range of audiences is a critical skill in this position.
Education and Experience
A demonstrated interest in ethical and policy issues related to the translation of genetic research into public health benefits is critical. A doctoral degree or equivalent in Public Health, Public Policy, Science Policy, Bioethics, Health Outcomes Research, Medicine, Law, Human Genetics, Health Behavioral Sciences, the Social Sciences, Political Science, or a related field, with experience applying disciplinary methods to related scientific and policy issues, is required. Training in bioethics and previous research experience conducting and analyzing interviews or focus groups and designing and analyzing surveys are desirable. The candidate must have outstanding written and oral communication skills and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary group, and must be able to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and examples of published work or a writing sample to:
Robin Schwartz
Re: GPPC Faculty position
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
1809 Ashland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21205
rschwartz@jhu.edu
The Berman Institute of Bioethics is committed to building a diverse environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an EEO/AA employer. |
