Research Scientist in Ethics, Policy & Responsible Innovation

The UM6P Vanguard Center & UM6P’s School of Applied Sciences & Engineering are seeking a Research Scientist in Ethics, Policy & Responsible Innovation to strengthen the normative, ethical, and governance dimensions of the Wicked Problems (WiP) program. This role empowers students to critically engage with the social, political, and ethical implications of the technologies, models, and systems they explore—ensuring that solutions are not only technically sound but also socially just, inclusive, and aligned with long-term societal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide student projects by embedding ethical reflection, policy implications, and stakeholder perspectives into their analyses.
• Develop and facilitate teaching modules on responsible research and innovation (RRI), technology governance, and ethics of AI, biotechnology, and sustainability.
• Help students map values, anticipate unintended consequences, and navigate ethical dilemmas in real-world applications.
• Support integration of participatory methods, policy brief writing, and impact assessments into the WiP framework.
• Collaborate with faculty and practitioners to bring diverse viewpoints and case studies into the classroom.
• Co-author publications on ethical frameworks, regulatory foresight, and inclusive innovation.
• Publish research and co-author student-led publications resulting from WiP investigations.
• Contribute to applied research motivated by the WiP investigations.

To learn more or submit your application, please visit the job offer page.