Research Assistant Positions: Neuroethics, Neurolaw, and Neuroscience Communication

Research Assistant Positions: Neuroethics, Neurolaw, and Neuroscience Communication
Dr. Francis Shen, J.D., Ph.D., Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (CLBB), Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
spring 2026 (we expect to start this project as soon as possible)

Mapping Neuroscience & Society at Harvard and Affiliated Hospitals: “Neuroscience and society” includes fields such as neuroethics, neurolaw, and neuroscience communication. Harvard is a national leader in these interdisciplinary spaces, and this project seeks to map out all of the many neuroscience and society opportunities and activities already happening across campus. This is an opportunity to work with leading Harvard professors in neuroethics and neurolaw, and to help build the foundation of what will become a nationally leading neuroscience and society effort. You will have an opportunity to work directly with a small group of neuroethics / neurolaw leaders. Requirements and Expectations: Expected hours: 20 hours total, roughly 2 weeks of work. Additional Information: Work can be done virtually. Compensation: Unpaid; may lead to future paid employment opportunities. To Apply: Email Dr. Francis Shen, JD, PhD, Co-Director of the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at MGB (NJAM), and Chief Innovation Officer of the MGH Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (CLBB) at fshen1@mgh.harvard.edu. You may also email Dr. Shen for more information. (posted 1/26)