PhD and PostDoc Positions: The Conceptual Biology and Medicine Team at the University of Bordeaux & CNRS, France, is seeking enthusiastic candidates for several PhD and PostDoc positions. Collaborate with philosophers, scientists, and medical professionals to address conceptual challenges in the biological and biomedical sciences. Three distinct projects offer opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking research in aging, cancer across species, and the fundamental nature of cell types.
PhD and PostDoc Positions in Conceptual Biology and Medicine
Designation:
- PhD Researcher (Project 1: Measuring Aging, Project 2: The Conditions of Cancer Across the Tree of Life, Project 3: What is a Cell Type?)
- Postdoctoral Researcher (Project 1: Measuring Aging, Project 2: The Conditions of Cancer Across the Tree of Life)
Research Area: Conceptual Biology and Medicine
Location: Bordeaux, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For PhD positions: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Molecular Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bionanotechnology, or Biochemical Engineering.
- For PostDoc positions: PhD in relevant field specified in the project descriptions.
- Knowledge of French is not required.
- Candidates must be interested in interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophy and biology.
Job Description:
- Project 1 (PhD and/or PostDoc): Measuring Aging:
- Apply measurement theory and philosophy to address challenges in measuring aging.
- Develop an optimal framework for measuring aging’s progression.
- Collaborate with an international team of philosophers and biologists.
- Project 2 (PhD and/or PostDoc): The Conditions of Cancer Across the Tree of Life:
- Explore cancer and cancer resistance mechanisms across species.
- Identify necessary conditions for cancer development.
- Formulate experimental and therapeutic hypotheses.
- Project 3 (PhD): What is a Cell Type?:
- Investigate recent debates about cell types and their classification.
- Conceptual clarification of the notion of “cell type.”
- Collaboration with biologists and bioinformaticians.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a CV and a letter describing their motivation for one or more projects to the following email addresses:
It is possible to apply for more than one position. The anticipated start date is October 1st, 2024. The PhD positions run for 36 months, and the PostDoc positions run for 36 months (project 1) and 24 months (project 2).
Last Date for Apply: April 1st, 2024.
Candidates will benefit from the international PhilInBioMed network, presenting opportunities for collaboration and participation in events such as an annual summer school in Bordeaux and workshops and conferences in different locations. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge research in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment.
Deadline for application is April 1st, 2024.
