International Visiting Fellowships in Medical Ethics, Bochum, Germany

The

Institute for Medical Ethics and History of Medicine

Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany
(Director: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. Jochen Vollmann)

invites applications for

Visiting Fellowships in Medical Ethics

The fellowships are awarded to doctoral or post-doctoral researchers under the Institute's established International Visiting Fellowship Programme in Medical Ethics. In accordance with the Ruhr-Universität's internationalisation strategy, the programme is intended to promote international presence and collaboration in our Institute. As one of the country's leading groups in the interdisciplinary field of medical ethics, we offer a dynamic research environment. Our research covers a broad range of topics and methods, including projects with philosophical as well as empirical social-scientific approaches. We frequently co-operate with national and international partners. The working languages in our Institute are German and English.

The fellows will be given intensive research support and office facilities in the Institute. The University's International Office and Welcome Centre provide support and advice prior to and during the stay in Bochum. The duration of the fellowships is negotiable up to a maximum of 2 years. Fellows receive a monthly stipend between 1.000 EUR and 1.500 EUR to cover their living expenses in Germany, depending on their qualification. A supplementary allowance is available for fellows with children under 12 years of age. Fellowships do not provide medical insurance or other social benefits. Social security or tax-payments are not deducted from the stipend.

We are looking for talented and dedicated scholars with strong intellectual abilities, an interest in interdisciplinary research, flexibility, team-working skills, and a very good command of the English language. Candidates should have successfully completed a degree in medicine, philosophy, social sciences, psychology, or another relevant discipline with experience in the field of medical ethics. Besides conducting their research project, the visiting fellows contribute to the Institute's research colloquium, lunchtime seminar, workshops and other academic activities. Regular attendance in the Institute is required.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is committed to promoting the careers of women in areas in which they are under-represented and, therefore, actively welcomes applications from female candidates. As an equal opportunities employer, we explicitly encourage applications from suitably qualified disabled candidates and other groups.

Further information on the Institute for Medical Ethics and History of Medicine can be found on our homepage. For further questions, in advance of your application, please contact Prof. Dr. Dr. Jochen Vollmann (Email: jochen.vollmann@rub.de).

1. Short term applications up to 3 month should include a curriculum vitae and a short outline (1-2 pages) of the purpose of your visit.

2. Long term applications for more than 3 month should include a letter of interest which contains the topic of your intended study, the planned output, possible relationships to existing research focuses of our Institute, and a tentative work schedule. Please also add two letters of recommendation and a copy of one of your writings, preferably an international publication. Applications with the key word "Fellowship" can be send in to:

Prof. Dr. Dr. Jochen Vollmann
Abteilung für Medizinische Ethik und Geschichte der Medizin
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Markstraße 258a,
D-44799 Bochum, Germany

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