Open post-doc position (start date: summer 2023)
The Wexler Lab at the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow in neuroethics. This is a 12-month position with a desired start date of summer 2023, though earlier/later starts may be considered. There is a possibility for renewal contingent upon funding. The fellow will work on a project in neuroethics that utilizes sociological methods to study the ethical, legal, and social implications of neurotechnology.
The post-doctoral fellow will be able to participate fully in the life of the Department, which is among the world’s leading centers of bioethics research and teaching. The fellow will have full access to the intellectual resources of the Penn community. There may be the potential for the fellow to obtain core training in bioethics by participating in a weekly bioethics proseminar led by the Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
To Apply:
Interested applicants should email Rebekah.Choi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with the following:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The post-doctoral fellow will be able to participate fully in the life of the Department, which is among the world’s leading centers of bioethics research and teaching. The fellow will have full access to the intellectual resources of the Penn community. There may be the potential for the fellow to obtain core training in bioethics by participating in a weekly bioethics proseminar led by the Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral-level degree in a relevant field, such as sociology, public health, or bioethics. PhD’s preferred; JDs and MDs with relevant experience and/or training will be considered.
- Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative empirical research (i.e., interviews and/or surveys).
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should email Rebekah.Choi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with the following:
- CV
- Personal statement (two pages maximum)
- Writing sample (for which the applicant was lead or sole author; 20 pages maximum)
- The names and email addresses of 2-3 individuals who would be willing to provide a recommendation.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Are you a Penn undergrad?
We're always interested in having additional research help! We are not offering paid positions for undergraduates at this time, but we can offer course credit. Please visit the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowship and verify your eligibility for an independent study, which varies by school. If you determine that you are eligible, please read tips for contacting faculty, and write to awex@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with your interests and potential time commitment.
