Bioethics Study and Training in Europe

08/09/2026

📢 Vacancies: Research Positions in Design Bioethics, AI & Mental Health Ethics
📍 University of Oxford, United Kingdom
📅 Application deadlines: 16 September, 17 September & 1 October 2026

The Design Bioethics Lab (DBL), based within the Neuroscience, Ethics and Society (NEUROSEC) team at the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, is recruiting four researchers to join the interdisciplinary ARIADNE project. Funded by Wellcome and led by Dominic Oliver, ARIADNE explores how generative AI could support the clinical evaluation of psychosis risk, while examining the ethical challenges this raises, particularly for children and young people.

💡 What you will do:
- Contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of bioethics, AI, mental health, psychology, and participatory research;
- Explore ethical issues surrounding the use of generative AI in psychosis-risk assessment;
- Develop and apply innovative empirical, quantitative, and participatory research methods;
- Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience.

🎯 Available positions:
- Postdoctoral Researcher (Technical): Advanced empirical and quantitative expertise, with psychometric analysis experience particularly welcome;
📅 Deadline: 1 October 2026
🔗 https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSU973/postdoctoral-researcher-technical-ariadne

- Research Assistant (Technical): Experience with quantitative research methods and analysis in psychology, computer science, bioethics, or a related field;
📅 Deadline: 17 September 2026
🔗 https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSR282/research-assistant-technical-ariadne

- Postdoctoral Researcher (PPI): Expertise across bioethics/philosophy and mental health science, with experience engaging people with lived experience of psychosis particularly welcome;
📅 Deadline: 16 September 2026
🔗https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSR014/postdoctoral-researcher-ppie-ariadne

- Research Assistant (PPI): Specialist knowledge of co-production approaches and frameworks, especially involving young people.
📅 Deadline: 16 September 2026
🔗 https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSR016/research-assistant-in-participatory-and-qualitative-methods-ariadne

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04/09/2026

📢 Vacancy: Lecturer in (Care) Ethics and Meaning in Life (Dutch required)
📍 Odisee University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
📅 Application deadline: September 7th

Odisee is looking for a Lecturer in (Care) Ethics and Meaning in Life to join the Nursing and Midwifery programs starting February 1st, 2027. In this role, you will prepare future healthcare professionals to navigate an increasingly fast changing world. You will guide them in sharpening their moral compass and prioritize human-centered, relational care. The aim of your teaching is to stimulate critical dialogue, promote the use of ethical tools and reflect on both clinical practice and individual behavior.

💡 What you will do:
- Teach and coach nursing and midwifery students in diverse forms, such as lectures, workshops, and assignments;
- Help students become aware of the ethical, spiritual and existential facets of healthcare, navigate moral distress, and make ethically sound decisions;
- Take part in discussion and contribute to the development of the teaching program;
- Based on interest and expertise, you can also take on project-based assignments and policy support.

🎯 What are they looking for:
- Relevant Master's degree (a teaching qualification/diploma is preferred);
- Expertise in ethics in the realm of healthcare;
- Passion for teaching and coaching;
- Critical perspective and eager to innovate and improve yourself.
- Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and willingness to represent the program at recruitment events.

Do you recognize yourself? Apply soon as the deadline is fast approaching!

🔗 More information & application: https://www.odisee.be/lector-zorgethiek-en-zingeving-50

03/09/2026

📢 Vacancy: PhD Position in Medical Ethics & Theology
📍 University of Vienna, Austria
📅 Application deadline: 15.09.2026

The Institute of Ethics and Law in Medicine (Institut für Ethik und Recht in der Medizin) at the University of Vienna is looking for a PhD candidate (University Assistant Praedoc) to join their research team starting February 1st, 2027. They are looking for a curious researcher to explore interdisciplinary questions in medical ethics, focusing on areas such as reproductive medicine or digital public health issues, as part of the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion.

💡 What you will do:
- Conducting interdisciplinary research on pressing topics to write a doctoral dissertation;
- Actively contributing to institute research projects, academic publications, and events;
- Engaging in doctoral seminars.

🎯 What are they looking for in a candidate:
- A completed Master's degree, state examination, or ecclesiastical examination in a discipline with an ethics focus;
- Strong interest in medical ethics, diaconal science, and Protestand ethics;
- Openness to empirical research methods and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Good IT skills and willingness to co-organize national and international conferences.

🔗 More information & application: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Universit%C3%A4tsassistentin-Praedoc/1429064633/

21/08/2026

📢 Opportunity for Early-Career Researchers in Europe

The European Network on Ethics in Psychiatric Genetics (ENEPG) is seeking young researchers (under 40) to help establish a European hub addressing the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychiatric genetics across clinical, reproductive, and digital domains.

✅ They encourage applications from:
Bioethicists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Clinical Geneticists, and Genetic Counsellors

Researchers based in Europe, particularly those from Inclusiveness Target Countries, are strongly encouraged to get involved.

📩 Contact: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 25 September

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18/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity

The MAiSI 10-Year Symposium brings together leading scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and alumni to reflect on some of the most pressing issues in sport ethics and integrity.

🔹 Panel 1: Doping and the Enhanced Games
🔹 Panel 2: The Ethics of Mega Sport Events
🔹 Panel 3: Contemporary and Emerging Sport Ethics & Integrity Issues

Featuring experts from international organizations, academia, athlete advocacy networks, and sport governance, the symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with critical conversations shaping the future of sport.

📅 Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
🕐 Time: 13:00-18:00, followed by a reception
📍 Location: De Nayer Building, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences (FaBeR), KU Leuven

✅ Registration is free:
https://faber.kuleuven.be/nl/form/maisi_symposium

💻 Unable to attend in person? The symposium can also be followed via livestream:
https://livestream.kuleuven.be/?pin=365694

For questions about the symposium, please contact the MAiSI team at [email protected].

14/07/2026

📢 18th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law (Global Bioethics Summit 2026)
📍 Porto, Portugal
📅 September 28th–30th, 2026

This September, Porto will host the 18th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics and Health Law, organised by the International Chair in Bioethics. Bringing together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world, the conference offers a global platform for scientific exchange across more than 60 topics in bioethics, health law, and related fields.

💡 From artificial intelligence in healthcare to environmental ethics, scientific integrity, and human rights, the conference reflects the expanding scope of bioethics in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in contemporary medicine and society.

🤝 Participants will engage in interdisciplinary dialogue through plenary sessions, parallel tracks, and poster discussions—fostering collaboration across academia, clinical practice, and policy. The event brings together a truly international community, spanning universities, hospitals, and research institutions across five continents.

📌 Registration includes access to all scientific sessions, poster areas, and conference materials across the three-day programme (with optional social events available separately).

🔗 More information and registration:

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09/07/2026

📢 Vacancy: PhD Position Research Ethics
📍 UMC Utrecht, the Netherlands
📅 Application deadline: July 15th

The Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the Julius Center of the UMC Utrecht is looking for a PhD student to join their inter- and transdisciplinary department to study pressing ethical issues in pediatric oncology research. They are looking for an ambitious researcher to bridge ethics, law, and clinical innovation, helping to accelerate safe and fair cancer treatments for children across Europe.

💡 Areas of focus include (but are not limited to):
- Evaluating the ethical-legal conditions required to study CAR-T cell therapy as a frontline treatment rather than a last resort for children.
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments of research ethics committee reviews to help harmonize clinical trial procedures in Europe.
- Developing vignette studies alongside the Oncode Accelerator project to optimize informed consent for complex, adaptive platform trials involving parents and children.

🎯 What are they looking for:
- a background in health sciences and/or expertise in bioethics
- proficiency in Dutch, essential for carrying out surveys and qualitative interview research
- affinity with (pediatric) oncology is a plus
- a motivated, ambitious, and creative student with a high level of curiosity and autonomy who can work and position him/her self in a multidisciplinary team. Preferably flexible with a collaborative working style, as this project combines multiple disciplines.

🔗 More information & application:

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07/07/2026

📢 PhD Position in Medical Ethics – Dual Use & AI in Healthcare
📍 Ulm University, Germany
📅 Application deadline: See programme page (rolling applications)

How do we address the ethical risks when powerful AI tools designed for healthcare could also be misused? The DFG-funded KEMAI Research Training Group at Ulm University is seeking a PhD candidate to explore Dual Use Research of Concern in AI-based medical diagnoses - one of the most pressing ethical challenges in digital health.

💡 This position sits at the intersection of medical ethics, artificial intelligence, and responsible innovation. The project focuses on how diagnostic AI systems can create both significant benefits and potential risks, requiring careful ethical analysis of misuse, regulation, and governance.

🎯 Who should apply:
Candidates with a strong background in medical ethics, philosophy, or related fields, and an interest in AI ethics, responsible innovation, and healthcare governance.

🌍 This is an excellent opportunity for those aiming to work at the forefront of AI ethics - whether in academia, policy, or digital health innovation.

📩 For project-related inquiries: [email protected]
🔗 More information & application: https://kemai.uni-ulm.de/application/phd-application/

KEMAI Website

02/07/2026

📢 Fourth Open Expert Meeting on the Revision of the WMA Declaration of Taipei
📍 Oslo, Norway
📅 September 14th-16th, 2026

This September, the World Medical Association (WMA) will host a three-day, open-to-all expert meeting in Oslo to address the revision of its Declaration of Taipei, a key ethical framework governing the use of health databases and biobanks beyond research. To encourage as much global participation in the revision process as possible, the WMA is collaborating with its members to host a series of expert meetings in different regions. This is the fourth meeting in that series, which will be focused on the tension between consent, the common good and trust in public authorities.

💡 Health data and biological material hold massive potential to accelerate public health and scientific discovery. But technology and data collection cannot thrive without robust ethical boundaries. True protection for patients requires navigating the delicate friction points between commercial, political, or administrative misuse and the core human rights of autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality.

🤝 Therefore, this global forum brings together physicians, medical associations, and international experts to create a vital dialogue. Together, participants will debate two main approaches to ensure safeguarding ethical principles for the collection, storage and use of health data and biological material:
- Based on informed consent: what conditions must be met for it to be considered ethically acceptable to rely on consent as a basis for the use of health data and biological material beyond individual care?
- Based on alternative safeguards: how to maintain ethical safeguards beyond consent?

The deadline for early bird registration is August 1st, 2026.

🔗 More information and registration: https://wma.glueup.com/event/fourth-open-expert-meeting-on-the-revision-of-the-wma-declaration-of-taipei-174717/

30/06/2026

📢 Workshop: Care, consent and communication in childbirth
📍 University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
📅 August 6th, 2026

In August, the University of Nottingham will host an interdisciplinary workshop on care, consent and communication in childbirth. “For many people, childbirth is among the most significant and vulnerable experiences of their lives. However, it is also one in which patient autonomy and epistemic agency is routinely compromised. Birth trauma, often stemming from poor consent practices and breakdowns in communication between patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs), is increasingly recognised as a serious and widespread harm.”

By bringing together diverse voices and adopting the lens of birth planning and patient-HCP interaction, the workshop aims to advance the ethical understanding of care, communication and consent during childbirth, the phenomenon of birth trauma and its implications for obstetric care.

The workshop will take place 10:30-16:00 on the 6th of August 2026 at the University of Nottingham.

🔗 More information and registration:

6 Aug. 2026, University Park Campus