Postdoctoral Research Associates
Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference No. 651/0418F

• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Contribute to new developments in the philosophy of biomedicine
• Full time, fixed-term position for 3 years by negotiation, with the possibility of further offers for up to 2 additional years. Remuneration package from A$106k p.a. to A$114k p.a. (which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

ABOUT THE POSITION

These positions are part of the ARC Laureate Project A Philosophy of Medicine for the 21st Century. The appointees will work with Chief Investigator Professor Paul E. Griffiths and collaborators to develop a new vision of health and disease which can accommodate developments in contemporary biology and to make the discipline of philosophy an active participant in identifying new directions for integrative biomedical research.

Specific research topics will include:
• Exploring and developing accounts of biological function and biological normativity through their application to data and theory in current biology and medicine
• Implications of life history theory and the ‘developmental origins of health and disease’ paradigm for conceptions of health and disease
• Implications of genetic conflict perspectives and recent work on biological individuality for health and disease

The research will be conducted in close collaboration with the biomedical research community at the University of Sydney.

ABOUT YOU

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy with: 

• PhD in Philosophy or Biological Sciences or another field relevant to the research project 
 

• expertise in Philosophy of the life sciences or theoretical biology
 

• evidence of research potential by publications, successful completion of previous research projects, etc
• demonstrated interest in biological and biomedical sciences. For candidates with a PhD in Biological Sciences a demonstrated interest in philosophy of science and biological theory
• evidence of ability to work as part of a research team, including ability to efficiently schedule tasks and to meet deadlines
• experience in modelling and/or familiarity with formal methods in population biology

ABOUT US

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information on the position and University, please view job listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney website: http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 651/0418F to apply.

Closing date: 13 May 2018 11.30pm Sydney time.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged.