Postdoctoral Research Associate - University of Sydney

  • 17 Apr 2018
  • 14 May 2018
  • University of Sydney

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Sydney has received a grant from The John Templeton Foundation to explore the conceptual foundations of health and disease and of biological normativity, entitled Constructing Objective Biological Criteria of Health.

The Research Associate will work with Project Leader Professor Paul E. Griffiths and Co-Project Leader Dr Pierrick Bourrat to develop a new vision of function and purpose in living systems which reflects developments in contemporary biological theory.

Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Reference No. 659/0418F

  • 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, remuneration package 106k p.a. to 114k p.a. (which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)


How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.


Closing date: 14 May 2018 11.30pm Sydney time.