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Research Fellow in Philosophy (ARC Centre of Excellence) (EXPIRED)

School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies Philosophy, Monash University

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Science
AOS categories Philosophy of Science
Biomedical Ethics
Ethics
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 542694
Location Clayton,, Victoria, Australia
Start date 29.01.2016
Job description

Faculty/Portfolio:
Faculty of Arts
School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
Philosophy Program
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment
Remuneration:
$97,411 - $115,678 pa Level B
(includes 9.50% employer Superannuation)

 

  • Achieve at one of the top 100 universities in the world
  • Join a vibrant and collegial research environment
  • Clayton location

If you're after a rewarding career, Monash University can help make it happen.  With leading academics and world-class resources, combined with a ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide, we offer all you need to build a brighter future.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate for this position will research the ethical issues associated with the development and applications of artificial organs, brain-machine interfaces, and/or advanced prosthetics, as a member of the Ethics, Policy and Public Engagement theme within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES). 

ACES is a multidisciplinary research centre incorporating six Australian collaborators and five international partner organisations known for their expertise in materials science and device fabrication. The goal of the Centre is to develop advanced materials to create new health and energy solutions that improve people's lives. ACES has six priority research themes: Electromaterials; Electrofluidics and Diagnostics; Synthetic Energy Systems; Synthetic Biosystems; Soft Robotics; and Ethics, Policy and Public Engagement.

The Philosophy Department and the School of Philosophical, Historical & International Studies, in which the appointment will be based, offer a vibrant and collegial research environment and include a number of other staff working in applied ethics and bioethics

As a Research Fellow you will:

  • Join a large multi- and inter-disciplinary group of researchers working on new material technologies and their applications, as well as the ethical issues associated with them.
  • Have the opportunity to work alongside, and communicate with, scientists developing new biomaterials and biomedical implants using a combination of 3-D printing and stem cell technologies as well as other techniques.
  • Have access to (some) funding for travel to conferences both within and outside of Australia.
  • Possess a research doctorate in philosophy, bioethics, or applied ethics or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience.
  • Have knowledge of the ethical issues associated with the development and applications of artificial organs, brain-machine interfaces, and/or advanced prosthetics or the willingness and demonstrated capacity to acquire such within the first 6 months of commencement of employment.
  • Have the ability to undertake outstanding research, as evidenced by a record of publishing journal articles, book chapters, and/or conference papers, as well as the ability to obtain external grants for research.

This role is a full-time (fixed term) position.

If you believe you fit the requirements for this role, we welcome your application.

We expect the successful candidate to start in the position from 1 July 2016.

Due to the nature of the funding for this position the salary will be offered at Level B, step 6 at $97,411 including 9.5% superannuation.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs"

Enquiries

Professor Robert Sparrow +61 3 9905 3244

Closing Date

Sunday 14 February 2016, 11:55pm AEST 

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/re...
Hard deadline February 14, 2016, 6:59pm +10:00
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/re...
Contact name Professor Robert Sparrow
Contact phone +61 3 9905 3244
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Scheduled expiry date February 14, 2016, 6:59pm +10:00
Expired on February 15, 2016, 6:59pm +10:00
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