PhD Position/Junior Research Fellow: Exploring the Ethics of Digital Twins in Healthcare

Vor 5 Tagen


Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Vollzeit

About the Position

The Department of Social Ethics at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as a PhD Position/Junior Research Fellow. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ERC project SIMTWIN, which aims to systematically identify and examine the ethical and societal implications of the use of Digital Twins in healthcare.

About the Project

SIMTWIN is a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the normative challenges implied in the use of Digital Twins in health. The project seeks to develop an integrated theory of health simulations, enabling the design of practical modes of controllability for the use of Digital Twins in health. As a Junior Research Fellow, you will be responsible for conducting research within the project, developing and conducting work on the normative aspects (justice, solidarity, vulnerability) of Digital Twins, and publishing independent research in international publication organs.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual with a university degree in ethics, theology, philosophy, social sciences, or law. You should have published research in the field of AI Ethics, social ethics, ethics of technology, or basic questions of ethics. Additionally, you should have knowledge of recent methods and theories in the field of hermeneutics, science and society studies, empirical ethics, and governance. You should also have a passion for current transdisciplinary research questions and methodological discussions in AI ethics, as well as excellent oral and written language skills in English.

About the University

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are certified as a family-friendly university and seek to increase female representation in staffing areas where women are underrepresented. We offer a varied and challenging job with one of the largest employers in the field, giving you the freedom to conduct your own research in a research-oriented environment. We also offer an inspiring and motivating working atmosphere, company pension scheme, numerous offers of university sports, very good transport connections, and the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities.



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