[UK] Researcher at BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society
Research fellow at BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fixed Term to 30 September 2009
BIONET is a ‘Coordination Action’ funded under the Sixth Framework Programme to research the ethical governance of biological and biomedical research in China and to run workshops and conferences. It includes 21 partners, including 6 Chinese institutions, and nine European countries. BIOS at LSE is the lead partner. You will undertake research, data analysis, writing and publication within the framework of BIONET, assist with project organization and management, and develop and undertake individual research relevant to the aims and objectives of BIONET.
You should have a good first degree, a doctorate in a relevant field in the social sciences, and experience in undertaking and managing research projects, report writing and publication. An interest in the ethics of biomedical research and clinical practice is essential, as is an interest in China, although previous knowledge or experience of research in China is not essential. Chinese language skills are not essential.
You will work in one of the UKs leading interdisciplinary research centres for the study of the life sciences and society, in one of the world’s finest social science institutions, and will be expected to participate fully in the life of the Centre and of the School
For a full application pack, please see the instructions of how to apply, the job description person specification and further particulars and the personal details form.
If you cannot download the pack, email HR.Recruit.Res@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6737 quoting reference 07/06/RES
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 9 November 2006
Filed under: Postdoctoral
