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Postdoctoral researcher full-time (EXPIRED)

Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Ethics
AOS categories Applied Ethics
Biomedical Ethics
Ethics
Feminist Philosophy
Normative Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
AOC Ethics
AOC categories Applied Ethics
Biomedical Ethics
Ethics
Feminist Philosophy
Normative Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location München, Bavaria, Germany
Start date 1. April 2018 or later
Job description

The Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich invites applications for the following position to be filled as of 1. April 2018 or later:

Postdoctoral researcher

fixed-term 36 months, 100%

The project

The research position is available within the research group “META – mHealth: Ethical, legal and societal aspects in the technological age”. The international and interdisciplinary project investigates and evaluates ethical, legal and societal aspects of mobile health

technologies (e.g. health apps, wearables) from an individual, population and global perspective. The project is funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Your tasks

The primary task is a philosophical analysis of norms and values in relation to mobile health technologies, and a normative discussion of the impact of these technologies on individuals (primary focus) and on society. The results shall lead to international, peer-reviewed publications. Furthermore, you will be involved in the project management, PhD supervision, development of an educatory website and other strategies of dissemination, transdisciplinary communication and outreach. Participation in meetings and seminars as well as overall collaboration and exchange within the META-project are required.

Your profile

  • Doctoral/PhD-degree in a relevant academic discipline (e.g. philosophy)
  • Broad expertise in ethical/normative analysis
  • Interest in embedding philosophy in societal context
  • Scientific ambition, strong analytical skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Spoken and written fluency in English
  • Knowledge of German is an advantage
  • Demonstrated interest in questions of justice and vulnerability; global and public health; health technology/mHealth is an additional asset

Our offer

We offer an exciting research experience in an innovative project at the intersection of health, technology, philosophy, social science and law. The work atmosphere is welcoming and supportive. The post holder will work in an interdisciplinary team at the Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine (http://www.en.egt.med.uni-muenchen.de) in the beautiful city of Munich, at one of the most prestigious universities in Germany and in exchange with national and international partners at other leading research universities. The salary will be according to TV-L (100%). Part time is possible. The position is for an initial fixed-term of 36 months.

Please send your application (inc. cover letter, CV, list of publications, 1-3 relevant writing samples) by 28. Feb 2018 electronically as a single pdf file with the subject matter “Application META” to Sigrid Detschey: [email protected]. For further information please contact the project leader PD Dr. Verina Wild: [email protected].

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Please send your application (inc. cover letter, CV, list of publications, 1-3 relevant writing samples) by 28. Feb 2018 electronically as a single pdf file with the subject matter “Application META” to Sigrid Detschey: [email protected]. For further information please contact the project leader PD Dr. Verina Wild: [email protected].
Web address to apply http://www.en.egt.med.uni-muenchen.de/aktuelles/va...
Email to apply
Deadline for full consideration: February 27, 2018, 7:00pm CET

(applications under review)

Hard deadline May 31, 2018, 7:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.en.egt.med.uni-muenchen.de/aktuelles/va...
Contact name Verina Wild
Contact email
Contact phone Tel: +49 89 2180 72793
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Scheduled expiry date May 31, 2018, 7:59pm CET
Expired on June 1, 2018, 8:46pm CET
Last updated August 1, 2018, 3:00pm UTC
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