POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - BIOETHICS RESEARCH (UNDER JENNIFER WAGNER, JD, PHD)

  Location: Geisinger Office Building I

Work Schedule: Days

Work Type: FULL TIME

Hiring Manager:

 

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Bioethics Research

 

Geisinger Health System has an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral fellow in bioethics research. The fellow will work directly with the Associate Director and engage in empirical and interdisciplinary research. The pursuit of a focused or broad research agenda is possible. The fellow will be supported in professional development activities tailored to the individual’s career interests (e.g., writing manuscripts, preparing internal and external grant proposals, participating in professional conferences, attending lectures and seminars, networking, mentoring, and acquiring additional skills). This post-doctoral fellowship position has a flexible start date and offers a competitive stipend with generous benefits.

 

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in anthropology, bioethics, human genetics, biomedical sciences, or closely related field; demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills; and are interested in one or more of the following topics:

·         Ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) related to genetics/omics

·         Personalized or precision medicine

·         Learning health care systems

·         Patient experience and patient engagement

·         Community engagement

·         Policy

 

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, CV or resume, and list of three references with contact information by October 23, 2015 to Jennifer Wagner, JD, PhD, Associate Director of Bioethics Research, Geisinger Health System c/o Grace McCluskey, gbmccluskey@geisinger.edu.  

 

Visit http://www.geisinger.org/for-researchers/ to learn more about Research at Geisinger Health System. This position is based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

 

RECRUITER: GRACE B. MCCLUSKEY
gbmccluskey@geisinger.edu
570-214-6918

 

 

 

Geisinger Health System is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record, and the development of innovative care models such as ProvenHealth Navigator® and ProvenCare®. As one of the nation’s largest rural health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 48 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 23,500 employees, including a 1,200-member multi-specialty group practice, nine hospital campuses, two research centers and a 467,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $7.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. The health system and the health plan have repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service.

 

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.