Position: Research Associate Academic (RAA)
Area: Institute on Ethics & Policy for Innovation, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid in-person and remote)
Principal Investigator and Institute Director: Dr. Claudia Emerson
Schedule: Full time, 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4:30
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid in-person and remote)
Compensation: $70,000.00 – $80, 000 CAD per year
Appointment Duration: 12 months (Benefits eligible)
Job Description
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE ON ETHICS & POLICY FOR INNOVATION
The Institute on Ethics & Policy for Innovation (IEPI), based in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is focused on identifying and addressing ethical challenges, ethics-related risk, and policy gaps that have the potential to undermine the impact of life-saving technologies and interventions in Global Health. The Institute operates on a demand-driven consultation model to support researchers, funders, sponsors, policymakers, and other stakeholders in global health navigate ethical issues that impact their work across the innovation lifecycle. The ethics consultation service is supported by programs of research across four core pillars: data ethics & governance, translational science, infectious disease management, and emerging technologies.
IEPI is currently supported by a major grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and is responsible for delivering an ethics program of research and consultation service that supports the Foundation’s Global Health division. IEPI is also supported by a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Research Associate (Academic) will support a program of research that broadly examines ethical issues in global health. The Research Associate (Academic) will be responsible for i) leading and/or contributing to projects that arise from the ethics consultation service, and ii) executing a research program that supports one of IEPI’s research pillars.
In addition to core ethics consultation and research activities, the Research Associate (Academic) will be an enthusiastic and active participant in the life of the Institute, contributing to its pedagogical mission and business development activities through participation in planning and outreach exercises, committees, and stakeholder and student engagement.
WHAT WE ARE EXPECTING OF YOU:
QUALIFICATIONS:
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
https://careers.mcmaster.ca/psp/prepprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=50626&PostingSeq=1
TO APPLY:
Applications for the position are welcome on the McMaster careers webpage and must include the following as a single file in the application:
Cover letter, including a detailed statement of research interests in bioethics, health policy, global health
CV
2 writing samples (peer reviewed publications preferred)
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Vaccination Policy Statement
The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. The University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. While the Policy will be currently paused, this Policy may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction. As a result, failure to achieve and maintain fully vaccinated status or an approved human rights-based exemption may result in termination of employment. This is a term and condition of employment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.
Publié:
octobre 30, 2022
Date d’échéance:
novembre 18, 2022
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