[PHILOS-L] phD position: ethics in AI in medicine, Göttingen, Germany
Schicktanz, Silke
The Institute of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine (Prof. Dr. Silke Schicktanz)
is looking starting April 1, 2025 until September 30, 2028
for a doctoral research assistant (PhD position) (m/f/d) 65% TVL13 for 44 months
About us:
The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) comprises the Medical Faculty and the University Hospital. With over 7,900 employees, the UMG is the largest employer in the region. More than 65 clinics, institutes and departments stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research and modern teaching. Göttingen, a city of science, is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university research institutions.
The Institute for Ethics and History of Medicine (see https://egm.umg.eu/) is an internationally active, team-oriented institute with approximately 15 employees, which is involved in teaching and research on highly topical, socially relevant issues.
The successful candidate will be employed, together with colleagues at the Leibniz University of Hannover, in the context of the ethical-legal subproject of the “Niedersächsisches Zentrum für KI und Kausale Methoden in der Medizin” (CAIMed) (an overview of the project can be found here https://caimed.de/ ).
Your tasks:
- Development of independent empirical-ethical research on the role of AI in doctor-patient communication or in decision-making and communication processes in healthcare
- Conducting and scientifically evaluating qualitative interviews with stakeholders
- Inclusion of cross-cultural bioethical research approaches
- Scientific lectures and writing a doctoral thesis (cumulative or monograph) at the University of Göttingen
Your profile:
- Good to excellent academic performance in the study of Philosophy, Sociology, Medical Ethics or Political Science
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and German
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary exchange
- Professional and independent way of working
What we offer:
- Access to an interdisciplinary network and international collaborations
- Intensive doctoral supervision from the research proposal to the final exam
- Mentoring for career planning
- Comprehensive program of the Göttingen Graduate Schools for doctoral candidates
- Excellent working atmosphere and comprehensive equipment for your own workplace
- Integration into a lively, clearly structured institute
- Flexible, family-friendly working hours and up to 40% mobile working arrangements
- Health and sports promoted by an excellent company health management program
- A wide range of interesting benefits (including an in-house daycare center, vacation childcare, attractive infrastructure, and job tickets for public transportation).
Please send your application documents (cover letter, meaningful CV, a chapter from the master's thesis or similar, copies of certificates and degree) by February 28, 2025 to Prof. Dr. Silke Schicktanz.
Please submit your application documents exclusively via the UMG's online recruitment portal at
We ask for your understanding that travel and application costs cannot be reimbursed.
We look forward to meeting you!
Prof. Dr. Silke Schicktanz
Komm. Leitung Institut für Ethik und Geschichte der Medizin
UNIVERSITÄTSMEDIZIN GÖTTINGEN
GEORG-AUGUST-UNIVERSITÄT
Institut für Ethik und Geschichte der Medizin
Humboldtallee 36
37073 Göttingen
Briefpost 37099 Göttingen
Telefon 0551 / 39-69009 oder 69006
E-Mail ssc...@gwdg.de
Internet https://egm.umg.eu/team/prof-dr-silke-schicktanz/
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9627-752X
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