Research Associate (EXPIRED)

Job no: 508519
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Note: Deadline is CoB 16 May, 2016, Australian Eastern Daylight Time.  

• Postdoctoral position in a dynamic research environment
• Opportunity to work with the best people working in the field of Philosophy
• Ability to contribute to the development of research in Philosophy

We are seeking a highly capable Research Associate to work on the ARC grant "Origins of Inequality, Hierarchy, and Social Complexity". Candidates with a background and interest in philosophy of the life sciences, the social sciences (including but not restricted to the use of formal models), and relevant aspects of the cognitive sciences, particularly are encouraged to apply. 

The successful applicant will contribute to the development of research in Philosophy and will facilitate links and partnerships across the University, and nationally and internationally, building on the School's reputation. The appointee will provide links to other areas with cognate interests across the ANU, where appropriate. 

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected] 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit http://hr.anu.edu.au/staff-equity

Enquiries: Professor Kim Sterelny E: [email protected] T: 02 6125 2866 

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. PhD in Philosophy or equivalent at the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated capacity to pursue research at the highest levels of international scholarship in Philosophy, particularly in areas of philosophy relevant to Sterelny’s ARC Grant.

3. Capacity to contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Philosophy.

4. Capacity to foster inclusive, respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.

5. A demonstrated high-level of understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of EO policies in a University context. 

   
   

   
   

   Note: Deadline is CoB 16 May, 2016, Australian Eastern Daylight Time.