PhD Opportunity in Biomedical Ethics
The Institute for Biomedical Ethics at the University of Basel (IBMB), Switzerland (http://ibmb.unibas.ch/), is currently looking for dynamic and independent graduate students (Master's degree) who are interested in carrying out their PhD work in the ethics of automation. The PhD position is part of our work as partners in the National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR) in Dependable, Ubiquitous, Automation, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The Developing Ethics for Automation project collects qualitative interview data as well as quantitative survey data to investigate public and expert attitudes towards integrating ethics in automation across different aspects of society (including autonomous vehicles, smart energy networks, and beyond). The successful candidate will ideally start work in August 2024.
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Environment: The University of Basel is the oldest Swiss university with a long tradition in ethics and the humanities and is committed to diversity, equal opportunities and family-friendliness. It has a long-standing reputation in outstanding research and teaching. Its doctoral candidates come from many international countries providing a vibrant and rich community. More information about the University is available at the following website: https://www.unibas.ch/en/University/About-University.html. The city of Basel is a global centre for biomedical research with major academic institutions and research departments of leading life science companies. Basel is a multicultural city and ranks among the best in terms of quality of life.
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Applications must be submitted in English and should include in a single PDF file: (1) A detailed CV, including an overview of study results (grades), the title of your master thesis, contact information of (at least) two (academic) referees, and a PDF-file of the master thesis; (2) A motivation letter (maximum two pages, double-spaced, font 12), specifying your interests in the topic and PhD at Basel. Applications should be sent via email directly to Dr David Shaw (david.shaw@unibas.ch) by 30th April 2024.
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