Dr. Serge Horbach

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Serge P.J.M. Horbach works as an assistant professor at the Institute of Science in Society at Radboud University. He focuses on ethics, controversies, and communication innovations in the biosciences and technologies. He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in Mathematics and obtained a PhD in Science and Technology Studies (STS). Horbach has previously worked at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University and the Danish Center for Studies in Research and Research Policy at Aarhus University before rejoining Radboud University in March 2024. His research delves into scholarly publishing, peer review, research integrity, and continues to explore topics such as public trust perceptions in science and innovations, knowledge production, and dissemination models. He also coordinates the Master's specialization in Science and Society.

Research Interests

Scholarly Communication Science-Society Interactions Research Ethics Integrity Open Science Technology Studies

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-03-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Conducting research and teaching at the Institute of Science in Society.

Courses

Framing (non)sustainable futures Framing Knowledge Introduction to Philosophy and Social Studies of Science Science in Society Research Project

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).