[PHILOS-L] PhD Scholarship on ELSI of RNA science and technology, University of Wollongong, deadline 10 January

[Yves Aquino]

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Dear colleagues,

Apologies for cross posting. 

Final reminder about a PhD Scholarship on the ethics of RNA technologies. 

Background: Current research ethics and governance frameworks of emerging technologies tend to be a one-off engagement at the application phase of research or at the initiation phase of clinical applications. In some cases, ethical evaluation of emerging technologies occurs when they are already deployed. This project will co-design an ethical framework to evaluate the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of RNA science and technology Australia. The project will take into account current local and international policies, as well as views of developers, regulators, and health consumers.
This project will involve multiple methods commonly used in ELSI research and empirical bioethics research. Both approaches combine philosophical/normative analysis and empirical methods from the social sciences to address ethical questions. The project will consist of three main studies: a scoping review of literature on the ethical governance of RNA research and development in Australian and international jurisdictions; an interview study with stakeholders; and a co-design policy process to develop an ethical framework.  

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 10 January 2025, 5pm AEDT (Sydney time)
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Location: Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values (ACHEEV), School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Study area: Social Sciences, Public Health, Law, Ethics
Student type: Domestic or international
Duration:  3.5 years
Scholarship amount: UOW AGRTP rates https://www.uow.edu.au/research/graduate-research/scholarships/items/australian-government-research-training-program-agrtp-stipend-scholarship.php
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APPLICATION PROCESS
In order to be considered, please send Dr Yves Saint James Aquino (yaq...@uow.edu.au) the following documents by 10 January 2025, 5pm AEDT (Sydney time):
1. A 1-page cover letter highlighting your research interests, qualifications and motivations to apply for this position;
2. Academic transcripts;
3. A Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages), including a list of relevant courses, training, and publications;
4. A writing sample (for example, Master's thesis);
5. Contact information of two academic references

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment
• Honours or Master's Degree in public health, bioethics, philosophy, social sciences, basic sciences
• Experience or interest in qualitative and empirical methodology
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary work at the intersection of ethics, law, and science and technology

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 10 January 2025, 5pm AEDT (Sydney time)
Contact information: Dr Yves Saint James Aquino yaq...@uow.edu.au
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About ACHEEV
The Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values (ACHEEV) was established in January 2019. Our work focuses on health: the health of people, other animals, society and the planet, and how all of these things are connected. Our research is rigorous, interdisciplinary and independent. We are not afraid to ask difficult questions, and we have the skills, knowledge and experience to generate meaningful answers that can guide policy and practice. Our mission is to make health systems more inclusive and democratic. In everything we do, we ask how we can work towards greater justice and equity. Visit https://www.uow.edu.au/the-arts-social-sciences-humanities/research/acheev/
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About the NSW RNA Research & Training Network (NSW-RRTN)
A collaborative initiative backed by the NSW Government, bringing together 12 universities and their affiliated medical research institutes across NSW and the ACT to support research, training and strategic programs in RNA science and technology. Visit https://www.rrtn.org.au/

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Dr. Yves Saint James C. Aquino, MD, PhD

He/him/his

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values

University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

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