2026 Research Associate (Post-Doc) Position in the Field of Ethics in Medicine at LMU

The Institute of Ethics, History, and Theory of Medicine at the Medical Faculty of LMU München, headed by Prof. Dr. Georg Marckmann, is an internationally connected institution for research and teaching in the field of ethics, history, and theory of medicine seeking a Research Associate (Post-Doc) in the field of ethics in medicine in Munich.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Independent development of an innovative research project in the field of medical ethics and preparation of a third-party funding application
• Teaching five hours per week and supporting teaching coordination, in particular the preparation of exams and digital teaching/learning units
• Active participation in joint meetings, research activities, and academic self-administration

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 18, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorLudwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen (LMU)
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyLudwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen (LMU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A varied and responsible role in an interdisciplinary and dedicated team
• Freedom to develop your own research ideas and focus areas
• Opportunities for further academic qualifications

Requirements

• Relevant professional background (e.g., medicine, philosophy, health sciences, public health, or related disciplines related to medical ethics)
• Completed PhD in medical ethics or a closely related subject
• Publications in scientific journals related to medical ethics (peer review)
• Initial experience in independently designing research projects and acquiring third-party funding
• Experience in the structured communication of knowledge, e.g., through lectures or courses
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and openness to exchange across disciplinary boundaries
• Sufficient knowledge of the German language

Application Documents

• CV
• A list of your publications and teaching experience
• A cover letter (in which you describe your research topics and interests in detail)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit your application electronically only, including Application documents, by February 18, 2026, at the latest, to: [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the LMU website.