Job Posting: Bioethics Head of Consult Services

Summary

The Department of Bioethics is seeking a scholar with an established or potential career as a leader in the field to conduct independent research on important issues in bioethics, lead the Bioethics Consultation Service, provide high-quality mentorship to fellows, and participate in educational activities across the NIH research community. To learn more about the NIH Department of Bioethics, visit us at NIH Department of Bioethics!

Duties

As the Bioethics Head of Consult Service, the incumbent is responsible for providing expert research, mentoring and guidance on complex ethical issues arising in clinical care, biomedical research, and/or health policy. Leads the NIH Clinical Center Bioethics Consultation Service, overseeing clinical and research ethics consultations, scheduling, operations, and service quality. Provides expert bioethics consultation to patients, families, researchers, clinicians, NIH leadership, and staff on complex ethical issues in patient care and biomedical research. Conducts and leads independent bioethics research, serving as principal investigator or collaborator, managing studies from conception through publication and presentation. Mentors and educates bioethics trainees, including fellows and students, through consultation training, research mentorship, teaching, and supervision. Supports institutional ethics leadership, serving on and representing the Bioethics Consultation Service on NIH and Clinical Center committees, including as Vice Chair of the Clinical Center Ethics Committee. Develops and disseminates scholarly work, publishing peer-reviewed research, presenting at national and international conferences, and contributing to departmental research planning and reporting. Advances NIH bioethics education and outreach by teaching courses and seminars, co-leading the NIH Bioethics Interest Group, participating in fellowship recruitment, and promoting ethical practice across the NIH.

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