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PhD Opportunity in Biomedical Ethics at University Basel: 3R-sTrategies and Harm-benefIt analysis: uNderstanding decision-maKing and improving consistency and accountability in animal experiment evaluations in Switzerland [THINK-3R]
The law requires scientists to argue that the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement) have been maximized, i.e. that the same benefits could not have been achieved with lower impact on animal welfare. In-ternational studies show considerable inconsistency as to how Animal Ethics Commissions and their individual members evaluate animal protocols. As long as inconsistencies remain poorly understood and opaque, they can be a source of decreased confidence of society in the decision-making process. This project uses a mixed methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative studies to identify strategies designed to improve consistency of research project evaluations and to understand factors that influence decision making.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in animal ethics, bioethics, philosophy, life sciences, medicine, psychology, and other related fields.
Excellent language skills in English.
Ability to speak and understand German or French is highly desirable.
Willingness to contribute towards an empirical project.
Outstanding Master’s and Bachelor’s academic grades.
Enthusiasm, responsibility and interest in an academic career.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research design is desirable.
We offer:
Enrolment in a Swiss Bologna accredited PhD Program in Bioethics, Health Policy and Legal medicine.
Student will complete empirical methods courses as part of the PhD Program in order to successfully conduct their PhD Project.
Student will have the opportunity to engage in a cutting-edge topic of ethics and science.
Student will also have the possibility to contribute to the academic life at the IBMB, including contribu-tions to teaching, as well as collaboration in other research projects and academic publications in peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in animal ethics, bioethics, philosophy, life sciences, medicine, psychology, and other related fields. Excellent language skills in English. Ability to speak and understand German or French is highly desirable. Willingness to contribute towards an empirical project. Outstanding Master’s and Bachelor’s academic grades. Enthusiasm, responsibility and interest in an academic career. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research design is desirable. We offer: Enrolment in a Swiss Bologna accredited PhD Program in Bioethics, Health Policy and Legal medicine. Student will complete empirical methods courses as part of the PhD Program in order to successfully conduct their PhD Project. Student will have the opportunity to engage in a cutting-edge topic of ethics and science. Student will also have the possibility to contribute to the academic life at the IBMB, including contribu-tions to teaching, as well as collaboration in other research projects and academic publications in peer reviewed journals.