Research Scientist (m/f/d)

Overview

The Institute for the History of Medicine and Science Studies at the University of Lübeck is looking to hire a Research Scientist (m/f/d). The position is available for 4 years (1.0 full-time equivalent: 38.7 h/week), starting . The position serves the purpose of obtaining academic qualifications (habilitation).

Institute and project presentation: The Ethical Innovation Hub (EIH), headed by Prof. Christian Herzog, M.A., is a joint research group of the Institute for Electrical Engineering in Medicine (IME, Director: Prof. Philipp Rostalski) and the Institute for the History of Medicine and Science Studies (IMGWF, Director: Prof. Cornelius Borck). The Ethical Innovation Hub explores relevant ethical aspects in connection with innovative technologies—particularly in the field of medicine and life sciences—and their development. The advertised position pursues the idea of further establishing the bridge between technology and the humanities or social sciences. In combination, both ethical and social aspects of specific innovations, particularly in the field of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, will be developed, and the methodological approach to considering and researching structural phenomena, as well as relational and social contexts—also with reference to sustainability—will be reflected upon.

Tasks

• Establishment of an independent research profile between technology and humanities/social sciences, for example, in the areas of responsible research and innovation, science and technology studies, participatory and transdisciplinary research with a focus on medicine and healthcare
• Independent pursuit of competitive third-party funded projects
• Independent teaching activity in the IMGWF's teaching program

Requirements

• A successfully completed university degree relevant to the interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary subject area, e.g., philosophy, history, social sciences, cultural studies, science and technology studies, or a related field
• Ideally, but optionally, a complementary qualification in a specialized field of life sciences or computer science/engineering
• A successfully completed doctorate relevant to the interdisciplinary subject area
• Experience in the qualitative or quantitative methods of empirical social sciences/ethics is desirable
• Experience in critical humanities reflection on sustainability discourses is also desirable
• Experience in interdisciplinary project work, ideally including grant applications
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work in a team and an independent, structured approach to work

What we offer

• Excellent and state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research environment
• Support for your scientific career and the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree
• Operational pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile working
• Compatibility of family and work
• NAH-SH/ Deutschland public transport ticket, access to university sports facilities, discounts at the canteen on campus and many other perks
• Health management programme “Healthy University”
• Training opportunities
• Pay in accordance with the current tariff if the tariff requirements are met, up to pay grade E13 TV-L. Subject to a final job evaluation.

Classification will be in accordance with the automatic pay scale if the requirements of the pay scale are met up to the pay group listed above. A final job evaluation remains reserved.

The University of Lübeck is a modern and cosmopolitan employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, worldview, disability or sexual identity. We promote gender equality. In case of equal suitability, qualifications and professional performance, female applicants will be given preference. If you are an applicant with a severe disability, your application will be given preference in case of equal suitability.

Your contact for further questions

Herr Prof. Dr. Ing. Christian Herzog

+49 451 /

Application information

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