Clerk for the National Commission on Research Ethics

In 1974, the United States Congress established the National Commission on the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research in response to public concerns about human research, and the commission produced The Belmont Report, which established principles for human research. No similar effort has addressed the use of nonhuman animals in research. To address these gaps, the George Washington University Law School Animal Legal Education Initiative and Phoenix Zones Initiative have partnered toward the development of a National Commission on Research Ethics to mirror the composition and work of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The project will include interdisciplinary historical analyses, scientific and legal research, and ethical inquiry. Reports will be made available to the public, professionals, and policy makers to better inform social and policy discourse related to scientific research.

Core Responsibilities:

• Handle administrative duties for chairs of the commission.
• Conduct research in support of the commission’s activities.
• Prepare supporting materials, including legal documentation, for the project.

If you are interested in the position, send a brief email detailing your interest, and a resume or curriculum vitae, to operations@phoenixzonesinitiative.org.

Other Opportunities

If you’d like to be added to our talent pool and potentially notified in the future of opportunities, please email operations@phoenixzonesinitiative.org with details about your interest, expertise, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Phoenix Zones Initiative, as an organization dedicated to promoting rights-based policies and practices, is an equal opportunity employer. Phoenix Zones Initiative recognizes the value of diversity of experience in formulating and furthering rights-based approaches and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect among teammates and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or religious creed, age, height and weight, genetic information, medical status, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, parental status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), military status, arrest record, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics that is, or that we believe should be, protected by law. This policy against discrimination and harassment extends to contractors, vendors, and those served by the organization. Phoenix Zones Initiative also has a strict no-retaliation policy and prohibits retaliation against individuals who report violations of the EEO or other policies or who participate in investigations.