he Department of Health, Ethics & Society (HES) of MaastrichtUniversity is looking for a
Ph.D. Student (M/F, full time)
Title: Individualized choice in prenatal screening: yes or no? Ethical reflections
This project, funded by the Centre for Society and Genomics (CSG, Nijmegen), is part of the research program Normative aspects of biomedical and public health technologies of the department of HES.
Project
Genomics science and technology promise a vast array of new applications for health technologies, also in the area of prenatal screening and diagnosis. Such applications, however, also pose new questions. With respect to prenatal screening one of the main issues is whether new tests that enable testing for either a smaller or a wider set of genetic abnormalities, including abnormalities of which the consequences for the future child are unknown, should be offered to pregnant women or not. What does this mean for reproductive choice, a norm that is strongly valued in Dutch health care?
The project aims to contribute to a sustainable normative framework for prenatal screening. Both literature reviews and empirical research (interviews and focus groups) will be used to answer this question.
Profile
Our preferred candidate has:
- MA in philosophy or theology
- Relevant research experience in the field of ethics and/or or social/political philosophy.
- Demonstrable interest in health care or public health issues.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.
- A creative and open mind and the ability to develop new ideas.
Offer
A four-year full time PhD position. The gross salary is € 2.000,- in the first year going up to € 2.558,- in the fourth year. Start date: a.s.a.p.
Information and application
A full project description can be obtained from the CSG website: http://www.society-genomics.nl/?page=589. For information, please contact prof.dr. Guido de Wert (email [EMAIL="g.dewert@ZW.unimaas.nl"]g.dewert@ZW.unimaas.nl[/EMAIL] - 043-3882143) .
Your application should contain the following documents: a letter of application which explains your interest in the position, your relevant qualifications and a curriculum vitae.
Your application can be sent by e-mail to prof.dr. Guido de Wert (email [EMAIL="g.dewert@ZW.unimaas.nl"]g.dewert@ZW.unimaas.nl[/EMAIL]
Your application should be in by April 21, 2008. Job interviews will be held on April 23-25. |
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