ELSI Genetics Postdoctoral Fellowship — In-Person

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics. Fellows will join the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, engage with genetics and ELSI communities, and receive a generous stipend, benefits, and funds for books and travel.

Eligibility includes a doctoral degree by start date and US citizenship or permanent residency; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent required or expected by summer of application.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Strong interest in ethics, law, and social implications of genetics.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the ELSI genetics and genomics program at Penn.
• Engage with the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy; pursue independent research.

Skills

Bioethics knowledge

Scholarly writing

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics. Fellows will join the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, engage with genetics and ELSI communities, and receive a generous stipend, benefits, and funds for books and travel.

Eligibility includes a doctoral degree by start date and US citizenship or permanent residency; remote work is not available.