ELSI Genomics Postdoc Fellowship — Ethics & Policy

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Benefits

Books and travel funds

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics. Fellows will participate in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and engage with Penn's genetic medicine and ELSI communities.

The program offers a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel; MS in Medical Ethics may be available. U.S.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in hand or expected by summer.
• Fields may include life sciences, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, economics or anthropology.
• US citizens or permanent residents required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Penn's genetic medicine and ELSI communities.
• Pursue opportunities to compete for external funding in ELSI research.
• Possibly pursue a Master of Science in Medical Ethics to prepare for advanced eligibility.

Education

Doctoral degree in hand or expected by summer

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics. Fellows will participate in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and engage with Penn's genetic medicine and ELSI communities.

The program offers a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel; MS in Medical Ethics may be available. U.S.