[PHILOS-L] JoB. Postdoc position on ethics of AI in medicine, Göttingen Germany
Schicktanz, Silke
The Institute of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine (Prof. Dr. Silke Schicktanz)
is looking for a scientific employee (postdoc) (m/f/d) 100% 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 “Lower Saxony
Center for AI and Causal Methods in Medicine” (CAIMed) (an overview of the project can be found here https://caimed.de/ ).
Your tasks:
- Independent ethical-philosophical research on the role of AI in doctor-patient communication and in decision-making processes in healthcare (e.g. with specific reference to concepts such as autonomy, privacy, explainability, responsibility, fairness, or protection against discrimination)
- Applied ethical reflection on the use of AI in one or more medical use cases (e.g. pathology, infection, oncology)
- Consideration of cross-cultural or empirical research approaches
- Scientific publications and presentations
- Communication of medical ethics research at interdisciplinary and public events
Your profile:
- Very good to good doctorate in moral philosophy, medical ethics or technology ethics
- Previous knowledge of relevant subject-specific ethical discussions
- Very good knowledge of English and German, both written and spoken
- Organizational and communication skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary exchange (especially with computer science, law, and human medicine)
- - Professional and independent way of working
Our offer:
· Access to an interdisciplinary network and international cooperation
· Support for further scientific qualification (habilitation or equivalent achievements)
· Mentoring
· Very good 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 care, attractive infrastructure, and job tickets).
Please send your application documents (cover letter, meaningful CV, 2 publications or chapters from the doctoral thesis, copies of certificates and degree) by 28.2.2025) to Prof. Dr. Silke Schicktanz.
Please submit your application documents online via the UMG recruitment portal only.
Please note that travel and application costs cannot be reimbursed
We look forward to meeting you!
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact Professor Silke Schicktanz in advance by email at ssc...@gwdg.de
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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