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.
Qualifications:
Pursuing their 2nd or 3rd year of 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
Hourly Salary:
$20.00
Hours per Week:
16 (Part time)
Location:
Penfield 740
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
05/10/2021
Position End Date:
12/31/2021
Deadline to Apply:
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] or 514-398-3711.
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