ETH ZURICH - Professor of History of Exact Sciences - Closing date: September 30, 2015
ETH
ZURICH - Professor of History of Exact Sciences - Closing date: September 30,
2015
http://www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch/facultypositions/Prof_History_Exact_Sciences
Professor of History of Exact Sciences
Professor of History of Exact Sciences
The Department of Humanities, Social
and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich (www.gess.ethz.ch) invites applications for the above-mentioned
professorship.
The candidate should have an
internationally recognized track record in history of formal sciences, e.g.
either in history of mathematics, history of physics or history of computer
science. Besides, he or she should have an expertise in non-Western scientific
traditions (preferably the Islamic World, South Asia or East Asia) and be
proficient in at least one non-European language relevant for the region under
study. The successful candidate ought to be able to build and sustain an
excellent research and teaching program in an interdisciplinary environment.
The position is based in the “Knowledge”-section of the department, focused on
critically reflecting upon the historical, societal and philosophical aspects
of science and technology, and on the broader issues related to the production,
circulation and reception of knowledge.
Please apply online at www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch.
Applications should include a
curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a project list, and a statement of
future research and teaching interests. The letter of application should be
addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Lino Guzzella. The closing
date for applications is 30 September 2015. ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity
and family friendly employer and is further responsive to the needs of dual
career couples. We specifically encourage women to apply.