Friedemann Bieber

Friedemann Bieber is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Philosophy, working within the UFSP Equality of Opportunity program since 2021. He has held visiting postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2024-2025), University of Groningen (2025), University College London (2022), and Utrecht University (2021), funded by Swiss National Science Foundation mobility grants. His academic journey includes a doctorate from the University of Zurich (2017-2020), a master's degree in Philosophy from the same institution (2015-2017), and undergraduate studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University (2011-2015).

Bieber's research focuses on political philosophy, normative ethics, economic philosophy, and the philosophy of work. His work explores contemporary challenges in social justice, particularly examining public goods theory, labor ethics in the digital economy, and risk assessment in moral decision-making. He has developed a distinctive approach connecting theoretical philosophical frameworks with practical social issues, especially regarding the platform economy and workplace relationships.

Analysis of Bieber's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory focusing on justice, risk, and social cooperation. His recent work has increasingly addressed the philosophical implications of technological change in the workplace, examining how digital platforms transform labor relations and social goods. While maintaining a foundation in traditional political philosophy, his research shows growing engagement with contemporary economic structures and their ethical implications.

Bieber has received significant recognition through multiple Swiss National Science Foundation grants supporting his international research mobility:

• SNSF Postdoc.Mobility Grant for research at University of Groningen (2025)
• SNSF Postdoc.Mobility Grant for research at MIT (2024-2025)
• SNSF Early Postdoc.Mobility Grant for research at University College London (2022)
• SNSF Early Postdoc.Mobility Grant for research at Utrecht University (2021)

His teaching activities include courses on medical ethics, demonstrating his engagement with applied philosophical questions. Bieber's international research network connects him with leading philosophy departments across Europe and North America, positioning him at the intersection of European and Anglo-American philosophical traditions. His work with the UFSP Equality of Opportunity program places him within a significant interdisciplinary research initiative at the University of Zurich focused on social justice questions.