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Located within the Victor Dahdaleh Institute for Genomic Medicine, the Centre of Genomics and Policy (CGP) is an interdisciplinary and international research Centre with a special focus on how universal human rights can both frame -omics and other health innovations while also supporting  the promotion and protection of human health. The CGP provides support to researchers, health care professionals, patients, and policymakers around the world to help them navigate complex legal and policy hurdles and transition, among other things, to big data and AI learning systems under a comparative, international  ecosystem approach.

Under the supervision of Professor Ma’n Zawati or Professor Yann Joly, the Academic Associate will - in their professional capacity - contribute in the coordination of large-scale work on ethical and legal aspects of large-scale projects in genomics as well as contribute to the CGP through the development of policies and publications. This is an in-person position.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Support senior staff with the overall implementation and coordination of large-scale work on ethical, legal and policy aspects of large-scale research project in genomics (including, but not limited to:  attending project meetings and teleconferences, organizing workshops filling in reports, etc);
• Conduct literature review of the legal, ethical and policy aspects of genomics;
• Review provincial, national, and international normative documents;
• Provide input and support in the conception and drafting of grant proposals;
• Develop and draft policy for relevant stakeholders (public professionals, health institutions, researchers, research ethics board, etc.);
• Participate in the organization, distribution and oversight of the work of research assistants involved in an assigned research projects; participates in their training;
• Draft publications for peer reviewed scientific journals;
• Present the described above at Canadian and international academic venues;
• Collaborate with team members at the centre of Genomics and Policy;
• Perform any other activity assigned by the Supervisor and other Directors at the CGP

Required qualifications and skills

Education/experience

• Master’s degree in law or bioethics; or professional legal license (Bar) from a Canadian provincial jurisdiction;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ethical, legal or policy-related work
• Prior experience in data governance/policy is an asset

Other qualifying skills & abilities

• Proficient in English and working knowledge of French
• Salary is commensurate on the candidate’s experience.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Position Summary:

Their tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting literature reviews of legal, social and policy aspects of genomic research, precision medicine and open science (data sharing).
• Analyze and compare provincial, national and international legal documents on the above-mentioned topic.
• Assist in the development and drafting of policy for relevant stakeholders (public, professionals, health institutions, researchers, research ethics boards, etc.).
• Assist in the researching, drafting, copy-editing and source-checking of submissions to peer reviewed law, bioethics and scientific journals.
• Attending project meetings.
• Supporting teaching activities, when appropriate.
• Collaborating with the team at the Centre of Genomics and Policy.
• Performing any other activity assigned by the research supervisor.
• This is an in-person position.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a law degree with a competitive GPA.
• Demonstrated interest in health care law and policy, health research regulation, regulation of health professionals, emerging technologies and/or privacy law;
• Familiarity with comparative law methodologies.
• Experience with copy editing, reference formatting, and legal source checking is an asset.
• Background in biology, informatics fields, and/or bioethics is an asset
• Works well in a team
• Meticulous 
• Fluent in English and working knowledge of French

This is an in-person position.

14 hours minimum during the academic year and full time in the Summer. 

Application requirements:

- CVs, a writing sample in English and their university transcripts.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$24.50

Hours per Week:

14 (Part time)

Location:

Penfield 740

Supervisor:

Associate Professor (Research)

Position Start Date:

2023-09-25

Position End Date:

2024-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].