Postdoctoral fellowshipor graduate student scholarship*
Neuroethics research unit – Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)
Supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
*This offer could be transformed into a scholarship for a graduate student supervised at the IRCM
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow or graduate student to join the Neuroethics research unit to lead research examining ethical and social issues in mental health research. Our project will investigate the theoretical assumptions and practical implications of the concept of “vulnerability” in research with psychiatric patients. Outcomes of this project would include novel and original work examining how the concept of vulnerability affects research ethics policies and practices. This position is funded by a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. This is a 12-month position with possible renewal.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD training in bioethics or social science or philosophy or health sciences/mental health (undergraduate degree for candidates to the graduate student scholarship)
- Interest in pursuing theoretical and empirical research in neuroethics
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Publication and scientific communication experience
- Organization skills and proficient time management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork experience an asset
- Ideally, experience in action research or stakeholder research
DEADLINES
Position remains open until filled.
Start date: as soon as March 1, 2016
APPLICATIONS
Submit a resume (CV), cover letter and two reference letters to Eric Racine, PhD, Director of the Neuroethics research unit. Please specify whether you are applying for postdoctoral fellowship or graduate scholarship. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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