(The lack of pay is itself unethical, but someone might be interested in the
following...)
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The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is seeking a graduate for a short term
intern
position to help with the drafting of a background paper on ethical issues
raised by neurosciences. The position would suit an individual with an
interest in
ethical, legal and social issues raised by developments in the
neurosciences. The intern
would also gain experience from working in an organisation that seeks to
play a role
in contributing to policy-making and stimulating debate in bioethics.
Tasks include
- Desk-based research on recent scientific developments in the
neurosciences and
their ethical implications
- Assisting with the drafting of short background paper
- Liaising with staff in the Secretariat working on the project
Skills and qualifications required
- Graduate degree in biological sciences, medicine, public policy,
medical ethics or similar. A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject would
be an advantage.
- Basic understanding of issues concerning neurosciences
- Experience of collating and summarising information and drafting
documents
- IT literacy
- Enthusiastic team player
Date/Duration
- 4 – 6 weeks, starting week beginning 10 July
Conditions
- Place of work: Secretariat of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, 28
Bedford Square, London WC1 3JS
- Working hours: 38 h/week
- The internship is unpaid
Please apply in writing including:
- CV
- Paragraph explaining your interest in this position
- A short sample of written work
- Names of 2 referees
The deadline for applications is Friday 16 June
Interviews will take place in the week beginning 26 June 2006
Please send your application to:
The Director, The Nuffield Council on Bioethics
28 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3JS
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
About the Council
New developments in medicine and biology raise important ethical issues.
The
Nuffield Council on Bioethics was established in 1991 to identify, examine
and
report on the ethical questions raised by recent advances in biological and
medical
research. Now in its thirteenth year, the Council has achieved an
international
reputation, providing advice that assists policy-making, addresses public
concerns and stimulates debate. The Council is funded jointly by the
Nuffield
Foundation, the Medical Research Council and The Wellcome Trust. It has
published fourteen
reports and discussion papers on ethical issues associated with: genetic
screening;
ownership of tissue; xenotransplantation; genetics and mental disorders;
genetically
modified crops; research related to healthcare in developing countries;
genetics and
human behaviour; the patenting of DNA, pharmacogenetics and animal research.
For more information: www.nuffieldbioethics.org
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