PhD Opportunity in the History of Biology at The University of New South Wales
Project Title: The History and Development of Cladistics Project Summary: This project will investigate the history of cladistic theory from early 20th Century systematic morphology to the respective numerical and molecular revolutions of the 1970s and 1990s. The project will revise David Hull's history in context to both an internal history of systematic ideas and an external history of the development of the Modern Synthesis. A philosophy of cohesive social groups will also be investigated. The project will be jointly supervised by Dr Malte C Ebach (School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences) and Dr Michaelis Michael (School of History and Philosophy). Requirements: We seek a domestic science/medicine graduate with first class honours or Masters degree (or equivalent) in the biological and/or palaeo sciences. Any training/qualification in history or philosophy is a bonus, while science only graduates will be required to do additional courses in histography and philosophy. Scholarships: Applicants are encouraged to apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or similar. Contact: Dr Malte C Ebach • Biogeographer School of BEES • University of New South Wales • NSW 2052 • Australia Research Associate • Australian Museum • Sydney • Australia P +61 29385 2008 • M +61 40060 2017 • F +61 29385 1558 E [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> • E [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> • W http://www.mcebach.net
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