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PhD student position on professionalisation of science, Leuven (Belgium), Deadline: 31 Jul 2020

We are looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research on a project
recently funded by the Research Fund Flanders (FWO), titled ?The
Professionalization of Science: Analysis and Normative Implications?.

While the topic of the project seems very specific, it in fact concerns
science & values in the broadest sense, and is situated at the
intersection between philosophy of science and applied ethics.

Apply via the following link: :
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55689213

Short description of the project

In the past two decades, the realization has grown that the phenomenon
of scientific misconduct is not limited to a few ill-intentioned
scientists ? the proverbial ?rotten apples?. It is now clear that
there are also structural causes, and hence that scientific misconduct
is intertwined with ?questionable research practices? and sloppy
science.

In response, many of the policy changes have followed a textbook example
of professionalization: there has been a big push for researchers to
adhere to a code of conduct, and for integrity boards reviewing alleged
infractions of the code.

Yet what does professionalization precisely mean? Is it appropriate to
impose a model of professional self-regulation, similar to that in
medicine or law, on scientific research?

In this project we aim at understanding what precisely
professionalization and professionalism are, and to what extent they are
appropriate for scientific research.

Job description

You will conduct PhD research under the supervision of Professors Kris
Dierickx [1] and Hugh Desmond [2].

You will be based at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law [3] at the
KU Leuven, an interdisciplinary centre that performs research on ethical
and societal issues.

For those wishing to do so, there is a possibility that the PhD is set
up as a joint-PhD between the Centre for Biomedical Ethics at KU Leuven
(lead-university) and the Department of Philosophy [4] at the University
of Antwerp.

Your profile

   	* Strong interest in the ethical and social aspects of scientific
research;
 	* A masters degree in a relevant discipline: philosophy (of science),
applied ethics, history (of science), sociology or a relevant social
science, theology, law;
 	* An outstanding record of undergraduate and master's degree work;
 	* Some formal education in a science will be considered a plus;
 	* Fluency in English, both written and orally;
 	* Strong writing and analytical skills;
 	* Good communication and organization skills;
 	* Ability to meet deadlines and complete a PhD thesis within the
defined project time;
 	* Capacity to work both as an independent researcher and as part of a
team;
 	* Ability to work in an interdisciplinary context.

Please direct informal inquiries to:

kris.dierickx@kuleuven.be

hugh.desmond@kuleuven.be

Following should be included in your application:

   	* Cover Letter
 	* Curriculum Vitae
 	* Sample of written work: a paper or master?s thesis
 	* Contact details of two references

Timeline

Deadline for applications: July 31st, 2020

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, to be held in
the second half of August. These may be conducted in person or via
Skype.

Starting date of PhD: between September 1st and December 31st, 2020
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