Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy

Job Description

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field: History, Philosophy, Religious sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 25 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Part time (0.5FTE), fixed term for 1 year Opportunity to investigate the neglected history of women's contributions to the debates concerning nature, human and their relation Academic Level A - $54,650 (0.5FTE pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity: The School of Humanities is inviting applications for a Research Associate in Philosophy who will undertake research within the Future Fellowship ARC project "Women Philosophers on Nature & the Human: Toward a New Environmental Ethics." The project aims to investigate women philosophers' contributions to the crucial categories of the natural and the human, and explore how women - who were often identified with nature - negotiated their position as both natural and human and developed distinctive accounts of the human-nature relation. The project will retrieve the forgotten voices of women philosophers, furnish a richer understanding of their place in the history of philosophy, expand our knowledge of women's contributions to ecological, ethical, and social thought, and deepen understanding of the value of historical and humanistic perspectives in tackling environmental problems. Further, by mobilising this research through public-facing platforms, the project will engage the community in new ways, while also expanding and deepening public understanding and appreciation of women's intellectual authority. This research aligns with National Interest and ARC objectives - it provides benefits to the nation by addressing three policy pillars: 1) expanding knowledge of the past; 2) helping to build public resilience in a time of environmental crisis; and 3) advancing Australia's effort to achieve equality and inclusivity in society and professional life. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct research independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge. Lead or contribute to co-authored academic articles with members of the research team. Lead or contribute to the dissemination of research findings to policymakers and members of the public. Assist in developing/co-ordinating research activities (e.g., workshops and conferences) and participate in the setting of future research directions of the project. About you: A research profile in philosophy with demonstrated understanding of the subject matter within the discipline. Experience in conducting original research or engaging in scholarly activities within a research-intensive environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience in collaborative processes with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a timely manner. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including the termination of your employment. Applications: (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to . Copyright: The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr