[PHILOS-L] Job: Associate Professor Position in Philosophy and History of Biological and/or Biomedical Sciences – University of Bordeaux, France

[Mathilde Lequin]

Dear all,

A position for an Associate Professor (Maître de conférences) in the Philosophy and History of Biological and/or Biomedical Sciences is open for applications at the University of Bordeaux, France.

Research profile:

Candidates must have a background in the philosophy and history of science, with expertise in the biological sciences, preferably with a focus on human evolution or with research applicable to this field. The successful candidate will be affiliated with PACEA, a research unit in biological anthropology and archaeology. Candidates should have experience applying conceptual tools from the philosophy of science to specific problems in biology and/or medicine.

The successful candidate will also develop collaborations with a group of philosophers at the University of Bordeaux who work closely with biologists and practice “philosophy in science”, i.e. the use of philosophical tools to make scientific proposals.

The full job description, including the teaching profile, is available here (in French):

https://sdrive.cnrs.fr/s/nd7YqH8s9BwpyH6

The deadline for applications is April 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted via the Odyssee platform:

https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/cand_recrutement_enseignants_chercheurs_Odyssee.htm#Iprocedure

For any questions about the job, please feel free to contact Maël Lemoine (mael.l...@u-bordeaux.fr) or Mathilde Lequin (mathild...@u-bordeaux.fr).

Best regards,

Mathilde Lequin

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Chargée de recherche CNRS (Philosophie des sciences)
Junior Researcher CNRS (Philosophy of Science)
UMR 5199 PACEA (De la Préhistoire à l'Actuel : Culture, Environnement et Anthropologie)
CNRS / Université de Bordeaux / Ministère de la Culture
Allée Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire CS50023
33615 Pessac, France

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