Position Description:
Department: Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Division: Medical Ethics
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Reports to: Art Caplan, PhD
Position Summary:
The Division of Medical Ethics seeks a post-doctoral fellow for a research position focused on the ethical and practical aspects of real world data collection and use, particularly from Expanded Access (“compassionate use”) programs, to begin February 15, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the post is filled.
The appointment will be for one year and may be renewed for a second year. The appointment will be in the Division of Medical Ethics, reporting directly to the director of the Division.
Principle Responsibilities:
Applicants will be expected to:
- Work on research and publications related to a) the collection and use of real world data from unapproved medical products and Expanded Access programs, b) how decision-makers evaluate information and make treatment decisions, and c) the ethical and regulatory oversight of clinical trials;
- Assist with the administration of the Working Group on Compassionate Use and Preapproval Access’ Ethics and Real World Evidence project (ERWE), including involvement in its public activities (e.g., webinars, public speaking opportunities);
- Collaborate with other Division of Medical Ethics and Department of Population Health faculty;
- Participate in teaching, as needed;
- Participate in the mentoring of students and trainees, as needed; and
- Other tasks, as assigned by supervisor.
Successful applicants will have significant protected time to pursue independent research.
A successful candidate must be willing to work in a highly interdisciplinary setting, balance multiple projects at once, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work independently with minimal oversight.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD, JD, or MD
- A scholarly publication history, including drafting and submitting manuscripts for publication
- Demonstrated success in conceptualizing and conducting qualitative and/or mixed methods research projects (including focus groups or surveys)
- Performing qualitative analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Performing simple quantitative data analysis (i.e., descriptive statistics)
- Handling IRB submissions and budgeting
- Familiarity with writing grant proposals
- Interest in bioethics
Working Conditions:
Business office setting; working remotely from a location outside of New York City is negotiable.
Pay is competitive, and benefits are provided. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the NYU Langone Health community and support the Division’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To Apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter/statement of interest and CV to Jessica Wico at Jessica.Wico@nyulangone.org with “ERWE search” in the heading. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.