Are you interested in working with research in public health ethics with a focus on AI-driven vaccine development, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a postdoc position at Uppsala University.
The position is based at the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, and the successful candidate will be positioned with the Centre for Research Ethics & Bioethics (CRB). CRB is an interdisciplinary research centre where scholars with backgrounds in medicine, healthcare, ethics, philosophy, and law collaborate to investigate ethical, philosophical, and legal aspects of biomedical research and clinical practice. The centre provides a dynamic and intellectually stimulating research environment with strong international collaborations and opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange.
Duties: The position involves conducting research within an international collaboration, focusing on ethical, regulatory, and social issues related to AI-driven vaccine development. The work includes qualitative and quantitative research on perceptions and attitudes among professionals and the general public. The position also involves engaging key stakeholders in collaboration and dialogue, both in Sweden and internationally, as well as developing communication materials, frameworks, and policy documents.
Requirements: We are seeking a candidate who holds a PhD in medicine with a specialization in medical ethics/bioethics, combined with a basic degree in social sciences, such as behavioral science, psychology, sociology, or another relevant discipline.
In addition, applicants should:
To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, the applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline, or hold a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. In calculating the three-year eligibility period, the application deadline is used as the reference point. Exceptions may be made in cases of special circumstances, such as sick leave, parental leave, or elected positions within trade union organizations.
Additional qualifications:
About the employment: The employment is a temporary position of at most three years according to the central collective agreement. Full-time position. Starting date 1st of September 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Dr. Deborah Mascalzoni, telephone +46 018-4716232, deborah.mascalzoni@uu.se.
Application must include a CV and a cover letter in which you describe your motivation and how your experience meets the requirements stated in the advertisement.
Please submit your application by 18 June 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1741.
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden's most exciting workplaces.
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