A research team based at several Australian universities, working on legal philosophy and statutory interpretation, is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow.

The research team consists of Professor Jeff Goldsworthy and Dr Patrick Emerton in the Faculty of Law at Monash University, Dr Dale Smith in the Melbourne Law School, and Professor Tom Campbell in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics in Charles Sturt University. Professor Mark Greenberg in the Department of Philosophy and School of Law at UCLA is a Partner Investigator.

The Australian Research Council funded project aims to apply contemporary philosophy of language and of normativity to the interpretation of statutes. It is particularly concerned with how legal content is derived from the interpretation of multiple interacting statutory texts and common law principles.

Candidates should have completed a doctorate in philosophy or in law, with an appropriate specialisation, at the time of appointment. A record of published research is desirable.

The appointment is for one year full-time, commencing on 1 November 2015 (subject to negotiation).

Teaching opportunities for applicants with legal qualifications may also be available.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Remuneration: $94,574 - $112,308 pa Level B (includes 9.50% employer superannuation)

Apply via http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=537356&lWorkTypeID=&lLo...

Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2015, 11:55pm Australian Eastern Standard Time

Enquiries: Prof Jeffrey Goldsworthy
jeff [dot] goldsworthy [__at__] monash [dot] edu
+61 3 9905 3337