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Job description
PhD Position in the Biomedical Ethics and Law Program at Harvard Medical School (Project SHARED-VSC)
Program Description
The Institute for Biomedical Ethics and the History of Medicine (IBME) is part of the Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich and is the medical track of the PhD Program in Biomedical Ethics and Law, a joint program of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich. Since 2009, IBME has been a WHO Collaborating Center for Bioethics, providing ethical advice on a range of issues related to global health. The PhD position being recruited will be part of the project “SHARED-VSC: Leveraging Resources to Support and Guide Access to Healthcare for Variants of Sex Characteristics (VSC)/Androgynous Individuals” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).The Stiftung Gesundheitskompass is a Swiss non-profit organization that provides individuals with complex health issues with ethical case management and interprofessional support to promote sustainable, patient-centered healthcare solutions. The PhD students will be supervised by doctoral supervisors Dr. Jürg Streuli, Dr. Eva De Clercq and Dr. Cynthia Kraus.
Your responsibilities
We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our interdisciplinary team to co-create Shared Decision Making (SDM) tools and Decision Aid resources to support patients with brain injury and their families throughout their journey. This includes designing innovative digital tools for a “Decision Aid Library” and developing a training program for “Healthcare Coaches” who guide patients and families through care decisions. The Ph.D. candidate will use mixed methods, including Delphi surveys and participatory design methods, to ensure that materials and training reflect the needs and values of affected communities.
Your Key Tasks
Coordinate Delphi surveys with experts and stakeholders to identify best practices for SDM.
Collaborate with users and healthcare professionals to develop and evaluate decision aid prototypes.
Analyze data using a thematic approach and compile insights into accessible digital formats.
Document and present research findings in English.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, supporting organizations, and the program’s interdisciplinary advisory board.
Assisted in the creation and implementation of training modules for SDM coaches in healthcare organizations.
Assisted in the creation of a virtual living library of real life narratives.
Your Profile
We are looking for a candidate who has a deep understanding of the personal, ethical, and societal issues of developing a brain injury and who wishes to further their qualifications by pursuing a doctorate in medicine (PhD/Dr. sc. med):
Master’s Degree in Bioethics, Philosophy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Nursing Science, Medicine or other related field.
Excellent academic performance
Experience with qualitative research methods
Proficiency in German and/or French (Italian a plus)
Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
Willingness to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team and contribute to empirical research projects
High level of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Application Information
Entry date is May 1, 2025 Please submit your application no later than February 19, 2025 Interviews (in-person or online) will be conducted in March 2025 for prospective applicants.
Application materials must be submitted in English and in PDF format (file name: surname, first name): 1. motivation letter 2. detailed CV 3. contact details of at least two (academic) referees 4. master’s thesis PDF file
Questions about the job
PD Dr. sc. med. Jürg Streuli
offer requirements
Master’s degree in Bioethics, Philosophy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Nursing Science, Medicine or other relevant field.
Excellent academic performance
Experience with qualitative research methods
Proficiency in German and/or French (Italian a plus)
Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
Willingness to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team and contribute to empirical research projects
High level of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
offer benefits
The PhD student will be supervised by PhD supervisors Dr. Jürg Streuli, Dr. Eva De Clercq and Dr. Cynthia Kraus.
Join an interdisciplinary team to create shared decision making (SDM) tools and decision aid resources.
Provide support to patients with brain injury and their families throughout the process.
Participate in the design of innovative digital tools and development of training programs.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, support agencies, and the program’s interdisciplinary advisory board.
Assist in the creation and implementation of training modules and virtual living libraries.
Enhance your qualifications to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree (PhD/Dr. sc. med).
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