The Ethox Centre is an internationally-recognised multidisciplinary bioethics research centre located within Oxford Population Health in the University of Oxford. It is situated at the University’s Old Road Campus, giving it ready access to major medical research institutes such as the Clinical Trials Service Unit, the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre.
We are seeking a Senior Researcher to work on the Wellcome-funded SHARE project (Environmentally Sustainable Health Research) at the Ethox Centre. You will be responsible for a workpackage of the project aiming at developing a conceptual and normative framework that supports context-sensitive, just, systems-focused and reflexive environmentally sustainable health research and tool use. You will facilitate knowledge exchange with the strand of the SHARE project undertaking empirical research into tool use and actively contribute to the strand co-designing practical resources with research communities.
To be considered, you will hold a PhD in (bio)ethics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology or similar. You will have experience with applying conceptual reflection to empirical data. You will have substantial relevant post-qualification research experience and a strong publication record. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
This is a full time (part time considered), fixed term post until 20 April 2028.
The closing date for applications is noon on 23 April 2025.
You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.