Job no: 0060568 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years Faculty: Melbourne Law School Salary: Level A/B – $80,258 – $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super
LINEAGE Project LINEAGE (https: // lineagestudy.org.au/) is an ambitious 5-year study (2022-2027) funded by the Medical Research Future Fund that brings together bioethics scholars, legal academics, social scientists, clinical geneticists, genomic scientists, patients, First Nations Scholars and others across multiple universities and partner organisations. It will generate knowledge to enable more effective and sustainable creation, implementation, and use of clinical and genomic datasets in Australia. It is undertaking transdisciplinary research to address emerging ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) in such datasets and clarify how to govern them effectively and responsibly.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced post-doctoral researcher to undertake one or more scoping reviews. First, they will synthesise the existing scholarship and regulation on the emerging ELSI issues identified (and their underlying concepts and principles), and identify gaps and overlap. Second, they will consider how the identified emerging ethical, legal and social issues in governance of clinical and genomic datasets may be addressed from the legal perspective.
Working with colleagues across the LINEAGE consortium, the researcher will support the formulation of an interdisciplinary stance on the identified issues and how this might be articulated in governance. They will flag issues that may be difficult to resolve, and for which reform of law or regulation may be needed. This will provide the foundation for governance solutions and the framework.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For You should possess a solid understanding and knowledge of Australian health law and privacy law, specifically their application to genomics in healthcare. Additionally, a proven record of academic research, demonstrated by scholarly activities resulting in publications in refereed journals or other outputs, is essential. For Level B candidates, a strong track record of original and independent research, evidenced by contributions to peer-reviewed journals, is crucial. Moreover, demonstrated experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams is required.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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Advertised: 21 Nov 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Dec 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time