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Postdoctoral position (1+2y) in logic & philosophy of science, Milan (Italy), Deadline: 21 Oct 2020

*Full-time Postdoc position (1+2 years) in Logic and Philosophy of Science*

*Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di
Milano*



The job is for one *Full-time Postdoc Position for 1 year, renewable for 2
additional years. *Tenure-track opportunities are also envisaged at the
subsequent stage. The Postdoc will conduct research at the intersection of
philosophy and ethics of science and technology and biomedical engineering.
We are especially interested in candidates who wish to investigate the
outstanding notion of responsibility in the field of biomedical
engineering, where activities such as imaging, simulation of organs, and
design of biomedical devices involve a redefinition of such a notion.

Research questions include, but are not limited to, the following:



-  How the notion of responsibility should be reconsidered in the case of
advanced biomedical technologies whose impact and consequences are
uncertain?

-  Is it possible to include values by design, as for example the privacy
of users, into the technologies, while considering their epistemological
and methodological conditions?

-  Are Value Sensitive Design and similar approaches replicable in the
context of biomedical engineering?

-  Which are the pros and cons of Value Sensitive Design, as well as of
similar/alternative approaches, when being applied to biomedical
engineering?



The position will start in *Fall 2020*. Gross salary is *?30.000* and
coverage by the national healthcare service is given as part of the
employment position. The position does not involve teaching duties.
However, teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and master level is
possible and encouraged and will entitle to additional compensation. In an
effort to foster internationalization, Politecnico di Milano encourages
applications by *foreign citizens *and by nationals with international
experience. Applicants should have a solid methodological background and a
track-record (or proved pipeline) of publications in primary international
outlets. Knowledge of the Italian language is not required, but the ability
to teach in English is mandatory.



*Application Instructions*

Applicants can find further details and apply
https://www.polimi.it/index.php?id=3971&tx_wfqbe_pi1[ID]=9162

Deadline for application is *October 21st* 2020

The online job interview will be *November 4th* 2020.

Politecnico di Milano guarantees equal gender opportunities in recruitment
and career.


*Research environment*

The postdoc will join the Department of Electronics, Information and
Biomedical Engineering (DEIB) and the *Biomedical Technologies Lab at DEIB*
http://www.tbmlab.polimi.it/index.php?lid=2, and in particular the *Lab of
Respiratory Analysis (LaRes)*
http://www.tbmlab.polimi.it/lab.php?lid=2&lab=3, where activities such as
imaging, simulation of organs and design of biomedical devices are carried
out.

Besides, the postdoc will join the *study unit META ? Social Sciences and
Humanities for Science and Technology* (http://www.meta.polimi.it). META is
an interdisciplinary network of scholars in the humanities and social
sciences aiming to produce and disseminate knowledge and offering expertise
in epistemological, ethical, and social issues related to the processes of
science, technology, and innovation.



*Campus and city*

DEIB is in the Politecnico di Milano central campus (Leonardo). Politecnico
di Milano has been recently ranked #1 among Italian Universities in QS
Global World Rankings. The campus is located in the Milan urban area.
Central stations of Porta Garibaldi and Milan Cadorna are at 2-stops of
public transportation (10 minutes). Milan is the second largest city in
Italy. It is the business and financial capital of the country and one of
the most important hubs for design and fashion in the world. It is home to
a vibrant and international population and has a large offer of cultural
attractions and events.

If you want to know more about this vacancy, please contact Dr Daniele
Chiffi (Politecnico di Milano), email: daniele.chiffi@polimi.it

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