Your tasks:

• Contribute towards research projects on ethical issues related to biomedical ethics.
• Supervise PhD students in their research work.
• Strengthen empirical research in bioethics.
• Work towards publications on biomedical ethics/ethics and human rights.
• Engage in the academic life at the IBMB, including small-scale contributions to teaching, seeking funding opportunities as well as organizational work of the Institute. 

Your profile

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in Bioethics, Philosophy, Law, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other related fields.
• Experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to write scholarly manuscripts in English.
• Enthusiasm, independence, responsibility, and an interest in an academic career.
• Criteria of excellence (honors, awards, excellent grades indicating that you are among the best 10% of your institutions’ researchers/students at your level)

We offer you

• 1 year Postdoc position, extension can be discussed. Starting date July 2026 or by agreement.
• Stimulating interdisciplinary job environment at the Institute for Biomedical Ethics, as part of a young and dynamic team.
• Opportunity to become involved in bids for further grant funding in areas related to bioethics/medical ethics/human rights.

Environment

The University of Basel is the oldest Swiss university with a long tradition in ethics and the humanities and is committed to diversity, equal opportunities and family-friendliness. It has a long-standing reputation in outstanding research and teaching. Its doctoral candidates come from many international countries providing a vibrant and rich community. More information about the University is available here.
The city of Basel is a global center for biomedical research with major academic institutions and research departments of leading life science companies. Basel is a multicultural city and ranks among the best in terms of quality of life.

Application / Contact

Applications must be submitted in English and should include: A detailed CV, including an overview of study results (grades), the title of your PhD thesis, contact information of (at least) two (academic) referees; a motivation letter (maximum two pages, double-spaced, font 12). 

Applications should be submitted online by 20th April 2026. We look forward to receiving your full online application via this link.

For further information, please contact Dr. Eva De Clercq, eva.declercq@unibas.ch.