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PhD Scholarship: Co-constructing Socially Engaged and Trustworthy RNA Research SUPERVISORS • Primary supervisor: Dr Nicola Marks, UOW • Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Chris Degeling, UOW • Co-supervisor: Dr Yves Saint James Aquino, UOW • Affiliated supervisor: Dr Dan Santos, ANU The candidate will be based at ACHEEV (Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values), an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia: https://www.uow.edu.au/research/australian-centre-for-health-engagement-evidence-and-values PROJECT DESCRIPTION The successful development of Australia’s growing RNA sector depends not only on scientific and technical capability, but also on whether research and innovation are conducted in ways the public and stakeholders regard as trustworthy. This PhD project builds on calls from the public engagement and ELSI (ethical, legal and social impacts of science) literatures to involve members of the public in decision-making about science. It asks how RNA research, development and innovation can demonstrate trustworthiness and build social licence through practices of anticipation, reflexivity, inclusion and responsiveness. The candidate will undertake a qualitative research program combining a scoping review, interviews with RNA researchers and policy makers, deliberative dialogues with members of the public and other stakeholders, and a multi-stakeholder workshop. These studies will inform the co-design of a practical framework for trustworthy RNA research, development and innovation in Australia. PROJECT IMPACT The project will bring responsible research and innovation into conversation with Australian RNA research. It will generate evidence about the conditions under which members of the public and stakeholders regard RNA research as trustworthy, and produce a co-designed framework for researchers, funders and policy makers. The candidate will develop interdisciplinary expertise spanning social studies of science, qualitative research and public engagement. ELIGIBILITY Would suit students with a strong academic background in social sciences, science and technology studies, bioethics, public health, or related fields. Experience with qualitative research, public engagement, policy research or social dimensions of emerging technologies would be advantageous. Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency (or equivalent visa status) is preferred; outstanding international applicants will be considered. Applicants must meet the University of Wollongong admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy: https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/doctor-of-philosophy CONTACT Submit your expressions of interest to Dr Nicola Marks | [email protected] Please include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, academic transcripts and 2 referees. -- *Dr. Yves Saint James C. Aquino, MD, PhD* He/him/his Postdoctoral Research Fellow Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values University of Wollongong, New South Wales, *Australia* Website: https://yvesaquino.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yvesaquino.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvesaquino UOW Scholars Page: https://scholars.uow.edu.au/yves-aquino --------- SydPhil mailing list To unsubscribe, change your membership options, find answers to common problems, or visit our online archives, please go to the list information page: https://mailman.sydney.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sydphil
