The Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine – Ethics in the Neurosciences (INM-8) – headed by Prof. Dr. Dieter Sturma, investigates problems in the philosophy and ethics of neuroscience. Focal areas include neuroethics, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and research ethics.

Starting on 01.01.2021, come join our team as a

Postdoc in the field of
Ethics in the Neurosciences

Your Job:

As part of the research team at INM-8, you will be concerned with philosophical analyses of the normative challenges in the focal areas mentioned above. You will also participate in designing scientific research projects and organizing events at INM-8.

Your Profile:

• University degree (MA or equivalent), preferably in philosophy or neurosciences
• A very good doctoral degree in philosophy
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to collaborate with interdisciplinary working groups, primarily from the natural sciences but also from the social sciences

Our offer:

• International, interdisciplinary working environment on an attractive research campus, ideally situated between the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen
• Opportunity for further scientific qualifications
• Option of participating in a wide range of individual training measures
• Flexible working hours and various accommodations to help balance work and family life
• Employment initially for a fixed term of three years but with possible long-terms prospects
• The position is intended as a full-time position with the opportunity to work slightly reduced hours
• Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund)

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

We look forward to receiving your application until 06.12.2020 via our Online Recruitment System!

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