PhD student in Ethics of prognostication of patients in coma (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Twente
Job category | Graduate fellowship / Fixed term |
AOS | ethics, medical ethics and/or philosophy of technology |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Science Applied Ethics Biomedical Ethics Ethics |
AOC | ethics, medical ethics and/or philosophy of technology |
AOC categories |
Philosophy of Science Applied Ethics Biomedical Ethics Ethics |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands |
Start date | September 1st, 2015 |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy of the University Twente in the Netherlands is looking for a PhD student in Ethics of prognostication of patients in coma The PhD project is part of a newly started research project on ‘Prognosticating of patients in coma: towards a responsible practice’, funded by the Dutch organization for Scientific Research (NWO) under its program ‘Responsible Innovation’ and several private partners. This multidisciplinary project investigates under which technical, medical, ethical and social conditions an emerging EEG-based technology may contribute to a responsible practice of prognosticating for patients in coma after cardiac arrest. The ultimate aim is to embed these conditions in the material and social components of prognostic practices. The project will be carried out by researchers from neurophysiology, philosophy/ethics and health technology assessment. Project leader is dr. Marianne Boenink, department of Philosophy. Tasks You will perform a comparative study of the values embedded in current prognostic practices for patients in coma in the Netherlands, Germany and the USA. You will investigate how these practices might be affected by the introduction of an emerging EEG-based prognostic technology, and engage future users in deliberation on the desirability of such a technology via workshops and a web-based tool. On the basis of stakeholder input and ethical analysis you formulate ethical requirements for responsible development of the technology and explore how these criteria could be embedded in prognostic practice. You report the results in peer reviewed academic journals as well as to a broader audience. The project is completed with a dissertation. Profile You have a master’s degree in philosophy (specializing in ethics, medical ethics and/or philosophy of technology), science & technology studies (STS) or a comparable degree. In addition, you:
A four-year full-time Ph.D. position, starting September 1, 2015. A four-year full-time Ph.D. position, starting September 1, 2015. The gross salary is € 2125,- per month in the first year going up to € 2717,- in the fourth year. (€ 29707,- and € 37984,- per year, respectively, including vacation pay and end-of-year allowance.) The Department of Philosophy of the University of Twente offers a thriving and internationally oriented environment for researchers working in the philosophy and ethics of technology. The department currently has 9 staff members, 10 PhD’s and 2 postdocs. The Department participates in the 3TU Centre of Excellence for Ethics & Technology (of which the PhD student will be a member – see www.ethicsandtechnology.eu) and hosts the international master program Philosophy of Science and Technology in Society. For more information on the department: http://www.utwente.nl/bms/wijsb/. The Organisation The University of Twente. We stand for science and technology, high tech, human touch, education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programs. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. The Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences strives to hold a leading position in their fields in relation to the science and technology research programs of the University of Twente. In all these fields, the faculty provides bachelor, master and professional development programs. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en |
Hard deadline | May 31, 2015, 7:59pm CET |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en |
Contact name | dr. Marianne Boenink |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | +31 (0)53 489 3309 |
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Time created | May 11, 2015, 1:26pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | May 31, 2015, 7:59pm CET |
Expired on | June 1, 2015, 7:59pm CET |
Last updated | July 31, 2015, 3:00pm UTC |
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