ARC Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Philosophy of Biology
Join an interdisciplinary project investigating the organism-environment interface, adaptation, and health.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in philosophy or relevant biological disciplines and a strong background in the philosophy of biology and evolutionary theory.
Overview
Macquarie University is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research fellow to join the ARC Discovery Project titled 'Health, Biological Fitness and Environmental Diversity'. Working closely with Dr Pierrick Bourrat and an interdisciplinary team across institutions, the fellow will develop integrated frameworks for biological fitness, environmental roles in adaptation, and their health implications. The successful candidate will conduct high-level research bridging philosophy of biology and evolutionary sciences within the Theory and Methods in Bioscience group. This fixed-term, three-year appointment offers a collaborative academic environment and opportunities to contribute to leading scholarship.
What you'll do
- Develop an integrative framework for measuring and understanding biological fitness
- Formulate conceptual frameworks explaining the role of the environment in adaptation
- Explore the implications of these theoretical frameworks for understanding health
- Collaborate closely with philosophy and biological sciences research teams
- Publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles at the intersection of philosophy and biology
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Philosophy or another field relevant to the research project
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong track record of publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals at the intersection of philosophy of biology and evolutionary biology
- Demonstrated expertise in philosophy of biology or theoretical biology with a focus on evolutionary biology
- Proven ability to conduct interdisciplinary research bridging philosophical theory and empirical biological findings
- Strong track record of publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines
- International applicants are welcome to apply
- Must successfully complete a criminal history and police check
- Must pass an academic qualification check
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-22 (AEDT)
Applicants must apply online by submitting a resume containing a list of two referees and a separate cover letter detailing how they meet the essential selection criteria. Referees should only be contacted if requested by the university.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Referees list
Contact
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