Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Associate in Neuroethics (EXPIRED)

This is a 1-year position, within the CIHR-funded grant States of Mind: Emerging Issues in Neuroethics.  In the final year for this grant, the research is focused on developing policy recommendations and best practice guidelines: (i) third party use of neurodiagnostic information and (ii) forced pharmaceutical treatment. The PDF is expected to publish his/her research in relevant peer-reviewed journals and to present his/her research at professional conferences. The PDF may co-author papers and policy recommendations with members of the Novel Tech Ethics research team. Public outreach is encouraged, including writing for lay journals and on-line publications, as well as participation in Café Scientifiques and NTE public events. 

The successful candidate should have a background in philosophy, law or healthy policy. Experience with policy analysis, knowledge of research ethics and interdisciplinary teamwork are an asset. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate a start date of 01 April 2012. 

Applications must include a CV, (scanned) transcripts, a writing sample, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three referees.  Applications should be submitted electronically to the email address below.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The PDF will report to the Principal Investigator Françoise Baylis, Dalhousie University. For details about the Novel Tech Ethics research team, visit www.noveltechethics.ca 

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents must be given priority.