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Contact: Fridolin
City: Bordeaux
Email: fridolin.gross@u-bordeaux.fr
Description:
Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position in conceptual, theoretical, or philosophical approaches to cancer, starting Fall 2026 (precise starting date is flexible), at the University of Bordeaux.
This position is part of the research project COCOCAN (Cancer: Between Competition and Cooperation—The Complex Interactions Between Host Cells, Tumors, and the Microbiome), co-directed by Thomas Pradeu and Fridolin Gross, and funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Project Overview:
COCOCAN investigates cancer from a conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical perspective, with a particular focus on the interplay between competition and cooperation in oncological processes. While empirical research increasingly highlights the importance of cooperative phenomena in cancer (e.g., among tumor cells, between tumors and host tissues, or involving the microbiome), this evidence remains fragmented. The project aims to develop a coherent conceptual framework capable of integrating these insights and clarifying their implications for our understanding of cancer.
Postdoctoral Project:
The successful candidate will develop an independent research project aligned with COCOCAN’s themes. The precise topic is flexible, provided it engages with the broader question of cooperation and competition in cancer biology.
Possible research questions include (but are not limited to):
• What roles do cooperative interactions play in processes such as metastasis?
• Do the conditions of cancer coincide with the conditions of multicellularity?
• How do interactions between the organism, cancer cells, and the microbiome affect intra-host cooperation?
Candidate Profile:
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in philosophy, the biological and biomedical sciences, or related fields. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in conceptual, theoretical and/or philosophical issues in cancer biology, as evidenced by their previous research.
What We Offer:
• A stimulating interdisciplinary research environment of philosophers of science embedded in a biology lab
• Collaboration with philosophers of biology and medicine, along with scientists and MDs working on cancer
• Full-time funding for two years
Application Details:
Please send your resume and a cover letter with a brief description of your project idea(s) to fridolin.gross@u-bordeaux.fr and thomas.pradeu@u-bordeaux.fr. The application deadline is July 30, 2026.
Ad Title:
Contact: Dominc Murphy
City: Sydney, Australia
Email: dominic.murphy@sydney.edu.au
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Description:
The School of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney is seeking to fill two full-time academic positions, academic Level B/C/D (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor), Base Salary AUD $127,436 - $207,069 p.a. + 17% superannuation
We are particularly interested in candidates working in the areas of early modern science, or science or medicine in Asia, or Indigenous knowledge systems.
We are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in History and Philosophy of Science who has:
• a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science or related fields including STS, History, Philosophy, Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies
• an excellent research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research (relative to opportunity)
• teaching experience including course design, coordination, delivery, and assessment
Please indicate your preferred level of appointment (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor) in your cover letter. Final appointment will be based on the selection panel’s assessment of your skills, experience, and overall suitability.
Applications Close Tuesday 01 September 2026 11:59 PM.
Enquiries about the positions can be directed to Prof. Dominic Murphy, Head of School: dominic.murphy@sydney.edu.au
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Full details, including full information about the positions and application details can be found at the link below.
https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Lecturer-Senior-Lecturer-Associate-Professor-to-the-School-of-History-and-Philosophy-of-Science_0148761-1