In the framework of the MSCA Cofund program “MISCEA” (Modelling and Interdisciplinarity Science for the Ecological trAnsition), ENPC is launching a call for applications to select an ethics advisor for the 2nd wave of MISCEA thesis offers. The MISCEA Ethics Advisor will be responsible for formulating recommendations and ensuring their follow-up throughout the project.
MISCEA is a doctoral programme coordinated by the École nationale des ponts et chaussées and co-funded by the European Union as part of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – COFUND under grant agreement number #101126720. This program aims to create a network of 18 doctoral fellows (MISCEA PhD fellows), focusing on the central theme of the ecological and energy transitions.
There are currently twelve MISCEA thesis offers published on Euraxess, covering a wide diversity of subjects and disciplines. Interested candidates are invited to apply for these thesis offers until April 30th and MISCEA auditions are expected to take place on May 15th and 16th, 2025 (online).
The MISCEA Ethics Advisor (MEA) will:
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- Formulate ethical recommendations for each candidate’s thesis proposal.
- Participate in the selection committee (May 15th-16th, 2025) for thesis topics requiring specific ethical considerations and assess the candidate’s ability to integrate the recommendations into their doctoral work if selected.
- Throughout the project, conduct periodic follow-ups (mid-term and at the end of the thesis) on topics requiring ethical monitoring to ensure that the recommendations and/or measures formulated during the selection process have been implemented by the relevant MISCEA PhD fellows and to evaluate their application.
The MEA will participate in the auditions alongside the MISCEA selection committee, composed of internal and external expert evaluators.
The duties of the MEA during the auditions days are the following:
– By the deadline for candidate dossier submission, the MEA will receive the detailed thesis topics (maximum of 5 pages) to assess potential ethical concerns for each project.
– Concurrently with the work of MISCEA selection committee, the MEA will provide recommendations for each thesis project, especially concerning potential ethical risks or issues that may arise during the proposed research.
– The appointed a MISCEA Ethics Advisor will participate in the candidate interviews and may ask questions related to the ethical aspects of the proposed research, ensuring that each candidate adheres to the necessary ethical standards.
– After the interviews, the MEA will provide their final written recommendations regarding the ethical dimensions of each candidate’s thesis project.
Requirements
If you are interested in applying for the position of MISCEA Ethics Advisor, we invite you to contact us at miscea-program@enpc.fr and send us:
– Your detailed CV, including any previous experience as an ethics advisor (if applicable).
– A brief statement on your expertise in research ethics and your experience in evaluating ethical issues in research.
Therefore, particular attention will be given to applications with previous experience in research topics in the following areas:
– Computational fluid dynamics.
– Geotechnics.
– Environmental sciences, urban hydrology, modeling.
– Technology management.
– Materials, life cycle assessment.
– Transportation economics.
– Civil engineering.
– Environmental sciences.
– Structural mechanics.
– Environmental and development economics.
Your contribution will have a real impact on the choice of MISCEA PhD fellows, helping to train the next generation of researchers on these essential issues.
In agreement with the values of the programme, French law and European principles, it is imperative that all contributors of MISCEA doctoral programme abide by the rules prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age or state of health.
Moreover, please note that to be selected as MISCEA Ethics Advisor, you cannot be a current employee of École nationale des ponts et chaussées.
A financial contribution is provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 23st, 2025 – 23:59 (CET)
MISCEA is a doctoral program coordinated by the École des Ponts ParisTech and co-funded by the European Union as part of Marie Skłodowska – Curie Actions (MSCA) – COFUND under grant agreement number #101126720.
