Join Our Team at the Health Ethics & Policy Lab
Are you excited about the ethical and policy challenges arising from digital health, AI, 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 be part of a dedicated team focused on shaping responsible innovation in rapidly evolving areas of biomedicine. Based at one of the world's leading universities, your contributions will play a significant role in research that informs policy, advances academic debate, and engages the public.
Position Overview
We are seeking early-career researchers, recent PhD graduates, advanced master’s graduates with research experience, and professionals with 1 to 5 years of expertise in bioethics, science and technology governance, or related fields.
In this role, you will take on responsibilities in a dynamic research environment and contribute to both ongoing and new projects. Your tasks will include:
- Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, including senior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and trainees, leveraging your expertise and initiative in joint projects.
- Supporting empirical research through methods such as surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, and 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 helping organize lab events such as retreats, seminar series, and public engagement activities.
- Communicating research results clearly, professionally, and with academic rigor in both written and verbal formats.
Qualifications
You are a motivated and curious researcher who excels in collaborative and interdisciplinary settings. We are looking for candidates who 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 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 support project needs.
- A collaborative mindset, strong critical thinking, 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.
About ETH Zurich
Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities and consistently ranks among 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. Here, you can look forward to a meaningful and impactful role.
What We Offer
- A meaningful career: ETH Zurich supports your professional development, allowing you to contribute to responsible innovation and societal well-being.
- A commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. ETH Zurich is dedicated to 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 and mobility support.
- Car-sharing options.
- A wide range of sports and training opportunities through ASVZ.
- High-quality childcare services.
- Attractive pension plans.
- A commitment to sustainability: Work at a university dedicated to achieving 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.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
For further information about our department, please visit our website. For inquiries, contact Dr. Alessandro Blasimme via email at alessandro.blasimme@hest.ethz.ch.