Annual Salary Package: From $127,138 (Level B.1), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
Appointment type: Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract
Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
About the Role
This position is part of ARC Discovery Project "Health, Biological Fitness and Environmental Diversity".
The appointee will work with Dr Bourrat (Macquarie University, Philosophy), Professor Raubenheimer (University of Sydney, Charles Perkins Centre), Emeritus Professor Griffiths (University of Sydney & Macquarie University, Philosophy), and collaborators to develop a framework for understanding how the organism-environment interface shapes biological fitness, adaptation, and health.
The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the project in collaboration with the research team.
1. Developing an integrative framework for different measures of biological fitness.
2. Developing a framework for understanding the role of the environment in explanations of adaptation.
3. Exploring the implications of these frameworks for understanding health.
The research will involve close collaboration between philosophy and biological sciences and requires expertise at the intersection of philosophy of biology and evolutionary biology.
The position will be based in the Theory and Methods in Bioscience group, led by Dr Bourrat within the Philosophy Discipline, and will also be affiliated with the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre.
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The position is based in the School of Humanities within the Faculty of Arts.
For further information on the research activities of the team, please visit the following websites: Dr Pierrick Bourrat: / Prof. David Raubenheimer: Emer.
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Essential Selection Criteria
PhD in Philosophy (awarded)



or another field relevant to the research project
Demonstrated expertise in Philosophy of Biology and/or Theoretical Biology, with a specific focus on evolutionary biology
A strong track record of publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals at the intersection of philosophy of biology and evolutionary biology
Proven ability to conduct highly interdisciplinary research, bridging philosophical theory with empirical findings from the biological sciences
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with evidence of ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary research team and to meet project deadlines
Note: Please note this position requires a criminal history/ police check and an academic qualification check.
International applicants are welcome to apply.
For specific role enquiries, please contact Pierrick Bourrat, Senior Lecturer at ******
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17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
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Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
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