Announcements:
Federal Fellowship Opportunity
Research Associate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Overview
A fellowship opportunity is available within the President’s Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (Bioethics Commission) in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Bioethics Commission provides advice and counsel to the President of the United States on bioethical issues that emerge as a consequence of advances in biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. Through engaging in original research, holding public meetings, and developing reports and other materials for public distribution, the Bioethics Commission works on identifying and promoting policies and practices that ensure scientific research, health care delivery, and technological innovation are conducted in an ethically responsible manner. By joining the staff for the Bioethics Commission, the selected participant will be involved in research, writing, and administrative activities related to bioethics, healthcare, science, and public policy.
Team activities may include:
• research and writing report drafts, substantive background memos, and blog posts;
• report drafting and editing;
• meeting planning and support;
• other research support activities as assigned.
The Research Participation Program for DHHS is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of OASH contingent on the availability of funds and project needs. The participant will receive a monthly stipend based on educational level and experience. The participant must show proof of health insurance or may secure health insurance through this position. The appointment will be full-time at OASH in the Washington, D.C., area. Participants do not become employees of OASH, DHHS, or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, public health, bioethics, or a related field received within the last five years.
• Experience and interest demonstrated in the field of science, healthcare, and/or bioethics preferred.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted through close of business May 17, 2013.
Please send cover letter, resume, 1-2 writing sample(s), and 3 references with contact information to:
Esther Yoo
Committee and Staff Affairs Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
1425 New York Avenue, NW
C-100 Washington, DC 20005
Esther.Yoo@Bioethics.gov
Applications by email are preferred.
Effective February 15, 2013
As of February 15, 2013, your CITI Training Completion certificate must be linked to your project in order to for the IRB to proceed with the approval process. More information this process can be found at the CITI training page .
Effective February 15, 2012
ALL applications for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) must be submitted through our new electronic database IRBNet. All application forms and templates are located in the Document Library of your project within IRBNet.
Register
Go to www.irbnet.org.
Click “New User Registration” in the upper right hand corner and follow the instructions. Your IRBNet account is NOT linked to your UMD ID.
Tutorials
Training Modules have been created for your learning convenience on the IRBNet Resources website at www.irbnetresources.org.
Click “resources” under Researcher Training Resources and use the following log-in to access the training energizers:.
User name: umcp
Password: training2
Please view the short video instructions or the PDF (both include step-by-step screenshots):
New Project Submission – 9 Minute Video Post-Submission Advanced Topics – 7 Minute VideoQuick Reference Docs
INVESTIGATORS: STEPS TO SUBMIT an Initial, Continuing Review (Renewal) or Amendment (Addendum) Application.
IRB LIAISONS/DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES: How to SIGN IRBNet SUBMISSIONS.
If you have any questions about how to use IRBNet, please contact the Research Compliance Office at (301) 405-4212 or at irb@umd.edu