Neuroethicist
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Job Number: 772082
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Job Number: 772082
Category: Faculty and Physicians
The Department Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are seeking an outstanding Neuroethicist. This position will be responsible for the development of the Neuroethics Unit across O’Donnell Brain Institute departments.
Responsibilities include developing and growing a research program in research ethics, including (a) collaborative as well as (b) original research; (c) a robust research ethics consultation program, from advising investigator-based research to institutional ethics planning; (d) research ethics education and mentoring of junior faculty and trainees; and (e) proactive ethics planning for emerging technologies and research methodologies and related institutional challenges.
The successful candidate will have an MD and/or PhD in Bioethics, Law, or Social Science; excellent record of quality scholarship and teaching; significant research experience to facilitate and enhance competitive federal grant submissions and establish robust extramural funding; and ability to work effectively to direct interdisciplinary collaboration and lead investigators conducting research.
Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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