Postdoctoral vacancy in medical ethics – Lund University, Sweden

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in medical ethics related to the COMBAT theme – primarily theoretical ethical analysis, but also contribute to the implementation of a survey study.
• Publish results in international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to consortium reports.
• Actively participate in internal meetings in Lund as well as international consortium meetings (travel required).

The workplace is in Lund. Participation in the unit’s day-to-day life, including project and workplace meetings, as well as seminars requires physical presence.

Eligibility
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, relevant for the subject of the position. This requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, candidates who have completed their PhD degree earlier may be considered. These circumstances may include leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time employment limited to 2 years, with the possibility of extension for up to one additional year. Preliminary start is the 1st of February 2026, or according to agreement. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral researcher”) between SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021.