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Careers

Thank you for your interest in the Center's work. This page outlines open opportunities to work with us.

Open Vacancies

Independent Researcher (Consultant)

Project: Mapping UK and International Definitions of Parentage and Ethical Implications of Ectogenesis
Application deadline: 5 January 2026
Start date: Week commencing 19 January 2026. We expect this work to be completed between January and April 2026 over an equivalent of 25 working days.
Location: Remote (Access to our offices in Canary Wharf, London, optional if London-based).

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The Center for Bioethics and Health Policy is seeking an independent researcher to contribute to a new project examining how definitions of parentage in the UK and selected international jurisdictions may evolve if ectogenesis or artificial womb technologies become available. The role involves desk research, legal and policy analysis, and a synthesis of relevant ethical, legal, and social implications from existing literature.

This part-time consultancy is suited to early-career or mid-career researchers with experience in reproductive law, bioethics, health policy, STS, or related fields. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and producing clear, well-structured written analysis.
 

Responsibilities include:

  • Mapping UK definitions of parentage using statutory and case law sources

  • Mapping parentage frameworks in selected international jurisdictions

  • Identifying areas of legal uncertainty that ectogenesis may expose

  • Reviewing and synthesising key ELSI themes from academic and policy literature

  • Preparing a concise written overview of findings and implications
     

How to Apply

Please submit:

  1. A CV.

  2. An Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your relevant experience, motivations for applying, proposed day rate, and proposed start date.

  3. A short document describing how you would approach the task.

  4. Optional: a relevant writing sample.
     

Applications should be sent to enquiries@centerforbioethics.co.uk with the subject line Independent Researcher Application: Parentage and Ectogenesis.
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5 January. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if strong applications are received.

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You can find the person specification and further information here.

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