ARC Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Philosophy of Biology)

Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University, AUFull-time$127k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-12

Based in Australia

Core

Develop an integrative framework for understanding how the organism–environment interface shapes biological fitness, adaptation, and health.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Philosophy of Biology)

Builds

Theoretical frameworks bridging philosophy of biology and evolutionary biology

Domain

Philosophy of Biology / Evolutionary Biology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Philosophy of Biology, Theoretical Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Interdisciplinary research, Academic publishing

Responsibilities

Develop an integrative framework for different measures of biological fitness; Develop a framework for understanding the role of the environment in explanations of adaptation; Explore implications of these frameworks for understanding health

Seniority

Postdoctoral

About mq

The AGF provides high quality synthetic biology and analytical chemistry services through multiple engagement models for both national and international clients. The AGF has a mixed portfolio of activities including contract, collaborative, applied, and fundamental research, and technology development for industry, government and the research community. We are a rapidly expanding team of approximately 20 molecular biologists, analytical chemists, flow cytometry specialists, automation engineers, post-doctoral researchers, and operations staff. The AGF is supported by Bioplatforms Australia thr