The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) is a leading independent policy and research centre that identifies, analyses and advises on ethical issues in biomedicine and health to benefit people and society.
Job vacancies and opportunities to be involved in both our Executive team and Council are listed below. Please note that we are not able to accept speculative CVs.
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Genomics Network Manager
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is looking for an experienced researcher or policy professional to establish and lead the coordination of a new genomics network of stakeholders to help shape the future of genomic research and healthcare.
The Genomics Network Manager will play a key role in working with the sector to identify, discuss and address areas of ethical and regulatory uncertainty, and to develop resources that support responsible innovation in genomics.
- Employment Type: Full time (35 hours) FTC for 2 years. Open to secondments.
- Location: Hybrid / London, UK. Staff can work from home for up to 2 days per week.
- Salary: Starting from £51,925 (GBP). Negotiable depending on experience.
Find out more information about the role and how to apply here. Applications close at 9:30am BST on 2 June 2025.
Independent Chair of the Membership Committee
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is looking to recruit a new Independent Chair of our Membership Committee, who are responsible for advising on membership policies and processes, monitoring the make-up, diversity and expertise of the Council, and managing the shortlisting process.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, knowledge of good practice within EDI and experience of both recruitment to boards and of chairing meetings and interview panels. Candidates do not need to be involved in bioethics, but an interest in the field is desirable. If you are interested in finding out more, please refer to the role description for further information.
To apply, please send a statement of interest, your CV and the names of two references to cperkins@nuffieldbioethics.org by 5pm on Friday 6th June. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed – interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 24th June.
Expert Appointment to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics Horizon Scanning Advisory Group
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is looking to appoint two external experts to our Horizon Scanning Advisory Group (HSAG).
The HSAG provides governance and guidance to our HS and foresight programme, helping to ensure it is of strategic benefit to the NCOB, and assists in meeting our goal to better anticipate emerging trends in biomedicine and health. The group meets on average once a quarter, and is comprised of at least four members of the NCOB and up to two external experts. Each group member serves a three-year term.
We are looking for experts with Futures experience (e.g. having worked in HS, foresight or strategic intelligence and / or Futures thinking). We are specifically interested in people with experience generating quant-based HS insights, and who have experience utilising HS signals and insights, as well as broader foresight and futures methods, to produce actionable programmes of work. Applicants do not have to be directly involved in the field of bioethics, but they should be able to demonstrate an interest and appreciation of the ethical issues. For more information, please see the role description.
To apply, please email your CV and a statement of interest to futures@nuffieldbioethics.org by 5pm on Tuesday 24th June. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview.