Research Fellow (Biomedical Ethics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Biomedical Ethics within the Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE) of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role involves working with leading figures to advance ethical theory and its real‑world applications.

The Research Fellow will explore Collective Reflective Equilibrium in Practice (CREP), addressing its theoretical basis and practical implications while collaborating with philosophers, clinicians, and social

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Bioethics or related discipline.
• Strong publication record or potential in leading bioethics journals.
• Expertise in ethical methodology, reflective equilibrium, or normative analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CREP research project within an interdisciplinary team.
• Publish research findings in leading journals.
• Collaborate with philosophers, bioethicists, clinicians, legal scholars and social scientists.
• Empirical work is not required; focus on normative, practical or applied ethics.

Skills

Bioethics

Philosophy

Research publication

English communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD in Bioethics or related field

Job description

Research Fellow (Biomedical Ethics)

The Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for a Research Fellow position. Recognised internationally for excellence in bioethics research and education, CBmE is home to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of scholars working across philosophy, medicine, public policy, law, and the social sciences.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team led by leading scholars in bioethics and moral philosophy, including Professor Julian Savulescu, Professor Brian D. Earp, and Professor Dominic Wilkinson (University of Oxford). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research on ethical theory and its application to contemporary societal challenges.

The Research Project

The Research Fellow will examine the nature of Collective Reflective Equilibrium in Practice (CREP) and its theoretical justification, objections to it, its practical import and its role in addressing deep value disagreement.

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of philosophers, bioethicists, clinicians, legal scholars and social scientists.

While the broader project includes empirical work aimed at understanding public values, experience in empirical research is not required for this position, and candidates whose expertise lies primarily in normative, practical or applied ethics are strongly encouraged to apply.

The candidate also has potential opportunities for research visits and collaborative activities in both Singapore and Oxford, subject to project needs and funding availability.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or be close to completion) in Bioethics, Practical or Applied Ethics, Normative Ethics, Philosophy, or a closely related discipline.
• A strong track record of publication, or demonstrated potential for publication, in leading Quartile One bioethics, philosophy, or related journals.
• Expertise in ethical methodology, particularly in areas relevant to reflective equilibrium, moral reasoning, or normative analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

The Following Are Advantageous But Not Required

• Experience with empirical bioethics or qualitative and quantitative social science methods.

Join us in driving impactful bioethics research and helping to shape global conversations about ethics, public values, and responsible decision‑making.