Department
 

BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - MacLean Center

About the Department
 

Clinical Medical Ethics examines ethical issues that arise in encounters between patients, families, and physicians, and aims to improve the process and outcome of patient care. The MacLean Center is the leading program in the country devoted to the study and teaching of clinical ethics. The program has gained national and international prominence for its groundbreaking research and training in medical ethics. The MacLean Center also runs the Ethics Consultation Service at University of Chicago and directs the Pritzker School of Medicine first-year course on the Doctor-Patient Relationship.

Job Summary
 

The Research Assistant position sits within The MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and plans for Ethics Fellowship Program, weekly Interdisciplinary Faculty Lecture Series, annual Conference, and coursework at the Pritzker School of Medicine.Edits ongoing research projects, especially relating to transplant ethics, the Doctor-Patient Relationship, surgical ethics, and philosophical bioethics.Reviews literature, and performs searches and reviews pertaining to projects.Participates in weekly ethics case conference.Organizes, helps to design, and participates in the Doctor-Patient Relationship course for Pritzker MS1 students.Organizes and updates the MacLean Center website, fellowship database, and outreach to speakers and hospital ethics consultation service.Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Background in research or health-care setting.

Preferred Competencies

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.Work independently and as part of a team.Highly self-motivated.Prioritize multiple competing priorities.Maintain patient/participant confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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