Join Our Team at the Health Ethics & Policy Lab
Are you passionate about the ethical and policy challenges arising from digital health, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge biomedicine? Do you thrive in an interdisciplinary environment where philosophy intersects with data science, public health, medicine, and law?
At the Health Ethics & Policy Lab, you will become part of a team dedicated to shaping responsible innovation in rapidly evolving areas of biomedicine. Located within one of the world’s leading universities, you will engage in research that informs policy, advances academic discourse, and connects with the public.
Position Overview
We are seeking early-career researchers, recent PhD graduates, advanced master’s graduates with research experience, and professionals with 1–5 years of experience in bioethics, science and technology governance, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to ongoing and new projects within a dynamic research environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, including senior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and trainees, while contributing your expertise and taking initiative in joint projects.
- Supporting empirical research through methods such as surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, or computational social science approaches.
- Driving innovative research and policy projects focused on the ethics and governance of digital health, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, and biomedical innovation.
- Contributing to teaching-related activities, including course preparation and seminar support.
- Participating in and assisting with the organization of lab events such as retreats, seminar series, and public engagement activities.
- Communicating research findings clearly, professionally, and with academic rigor in both written and verbal formats.
Qualifications
You are a motivated and inquisitive researcher who excels in collaborative and interdisciplinary settings. You possess:
- A completed doctoral degree (preferred) or an advanced master’s degree with relevant research experience.
- Strong research skills, ideally with prior publications.
- Experience in at least one empirical approach (survey research, qualitative methods, or computational social science).
- An academic or practical background in at least one of the following: health policy, bioethics, biomedicine, biomedical research, clinical research ethics, science and technology governance, biomedical innovation, public health, or health law.
- Excellent written and spoken English (the working language of the lab).
- Preferably, very good German and/or French language skills to meet project needs.
- A collaborative mindset, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently.
- A clear interest in the ethical and policy dimensions of emerging biotechnologies.
Applicants should already reside in Switzerland. The position is offered on an annual renewable contract for up to 6 years.
Why ETH Zurich?
Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is among the world's leading universities, consistently ranking within the global top ten. It offers students an ideal environment for independent thinking and provides researchers with a vibrant, high-performance academic culture. Located in the heart of Europe and connected to institutions worldwide, ETH Zurich drives innovative solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s global challenges. At ETH Zurich, you can look forward to a meaningful and impactful role.
What We Offer
- A meaningful career: ETH Zurich supports your professional development and enables you to contribute to responsible innovation and societal well-being.
- A commitment to diversity: We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive research environment.
- Flexibility: We are open to discussing part-time arrangements (with a minimum employment level of 50%) and flexible working schedules, including partial home-office options.
- Attractive employee benefits, including public transport subsidies, car-sharing options, a wide range of sports and training opportunities through ASVZ, and high-quality childcare services.
- A commitment to sustainability: Join a university dedicated to a climate-neutral and sustainable future.
- A collaborative, international, and intellectually stimulating research environment within the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST).
- The opportunity to actively contribute to high-impact scholarship at the intersection of ethics, technology, and health.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information about our department, please visit our website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Alessandro Blasimme at alessandro.blasimme@hest.ethz.ch.