The Institute for Biomedical Ethics at the University of Basel (IBMB), Switzerland (https://ibmb.unibas.ch/), is looking for an enthusiastic collaborator to join our team to study challenging ethical problems related to medicine and the life sciences.
Your position
- Contribute towards research projects on ethical issues related to biomedical ethics.
- Supervise PhD students in their research work.
- Strengthen empirical research in bioethics.
- Work towards publications on biomedical ethics/ethics and human rights.
- Engage in the academic life at the IBMB, including small-scale contributions to teaching, seeking funding opportunities as well as organizational work of the Institute.
Your profile
- A doctoral degree (PhD) in Bioethics, Philosophy, Law, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other related fields.
- Experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Ability to write scholarly manuscripts in English.
- Enthusiasm, independence, responsibility, and an interest in an academic career.
- Criteria of excellence (honors, awards, excellent grades indicating that you are among the best 10% of your institutions' researchers/students at your level)
We offer you
- 1 year Postdoc position, extension can be discussed.
- Stimulating interdisciplinary job environment at the Institute for Biomedical Ethics, as part of a young and dynamic team.
- Opportunity to become involved in bids for further grant funding in areas related to bioethics/medical ethics/human rights.
Application / Contact
Applications must be submitted in English and should include: A detailed CV, including an overview of study results (grades), the title of your PhD thesis, contact information of (at least) two (academic) referees; a motivation letter (maximum two pages, double-spaced, font 12). Applications should be submitted online by 20th April 2026.
For further information, please contact Dr. Eva De Clercq eva.declercq@unibas.ch. We look forward to receipt of your complete online application.
