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The University of Notre Dame Australia

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Hebrew Philosophy and Medieval Logic University of Notre Dame Australia in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

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Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 3 years, full-time, with salary of $121,739 pa (Level B) plus 15% superannuation. Two positions are available.

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Keywords

Computer Science
Philosophy
History
Religious Studies
Digital Humanities
Language Translation
Linguistics

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity in Hebrew Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame Australia (Sydney Campus, Broadway, NSW). This is a 2 x full-time, fixed-term 3-year postdoctoral role within the ERC Synergy project Logic in Reverse Redux: Illegitimate Argumentative Moves in the Arabic, Byzantine, Hebrew and Latin Medieval Traditions (RevLogRedux).

The position is centered on medieval Hebrew philosophy, medieval logic, fallacy theory, textual scholarship, and digital humanities. The successful candidate will contribute to critical editions and translations of medieval Hebrew texts on fallacies, transcribe texts for a web-based database, and conduct independent research on the historical and cultural context of the texts and their relation to Aristotle’s Sophistical Refutations.

Applicants should have doctoral-level training in Hebrew philosophy or medieval Jewish intellectual history, research-level proficiency in medieval Hebrew philosophical language, and the ability to read and interpret medieval manuscripts. Experience in digital humanities and knowledge of Latin, classical Greek, Arabic, or Syriac are desirable.

Funding details include a salary of $121,739 pa (Level B) + 15% superannuation. The role is open to candidates with valid Australian working rights and international applicants seeking employment in Australia. Applications are reviewed progressively.

Deadline: 6 November 2026.

Funding details

Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for 3 years, full-time, with salary of $121,739 pa (Level B) plus 15% superannuation. Two positions are available.

What's required

Doctoral-level training in Hebrew philosophy or medieval Jewish intellectual history; research-level proficiency in the philosophical language of medieval Hebrew; evidence of potential for high-quality research, with a strong publication record highly desirable; proficiency in Hebrew text entry and ability to read and interpret medieval manuscripts. Desirable: background in digital humanities and facility in Latin, classical Greek, Arabic, or Syriac.

How to apply

Apply online with a resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications are assessed progressively as received.

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