Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of Biology and Evolutionary Biology Macquarie University in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
Annual salary package from $127,138 (Level B.1) plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading. Full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract.
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Macquarie University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of Biology and Evolutionary Biology at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
This ARC Discovery Project role sits within the Theory and Methods in Bioscience group and the Philosophy Discipline, with affiliation to the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre. The project, Health, Biological Fitness and Environmental Diversity, explores how the organism-environment interface shapes biological fitness, adaptation, and health.
The successful candidate will work with Dr Pierrick Bourrat, Professor David Raubenheimer, and Emeritus Professor Paul Griffiths, contributing to an interdisciplinary program that bridges philosophy and biological sciences.
Research themes include: integrative frameworks for measures of biological fitness; the role of environment in explanations of adaptation; and implications for understanding health.
Eligibility highlights: PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field; expertise in philosophy of biology and/or theoretical biology with a focus on evolutionary biology; strong publication record; demonstrated interdisciplinary research ability; excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Funding and terms: annual salary from $127,138 (Level B.1) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading; full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract.
Application: apply online with a resume, two referees, and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. International applicants are welcome. Closing date: Sunday 22 November at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT).
Funding details
Annual salary package from $127,138 (Level B.1) plus 17% employer superannuation and annual leave loading. Full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract.
What's required
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; ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary research team and meet project deadlines. International applicants are welcome. A criminal history/police check and an academic qualification check are required.
How to apply
Apply online through the SEEK/Macquarie University application process. Attach a resume including two referees and a separate cover letter addressing the selection criteria. For role enquiries, contact Pierrick Bourrat by email.
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