Professor of History of Science, NBA/IND, University of Copenhagen
Deadline for application: 12 August 2018 23:59 GMT +2.
The
Niels Bohr Archive (NBA) and the Department of Science
Education, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (IND) invite applications
for a new permanent position in history of science at full professor
level.
We seek a professor to design and develop a new research
centre for the history of science located at the Niels Bohr Archive and
who will conduct innovative historical research projects involving the
Niels Bohr Archive‘s rich archival collections (which are constantly
being supplemented).
The professor is expected to collaborate
closely with the Director of the Niels Bohr Archive in developing
the Archive, its activities and its resources. The professor will be
appointed in a university position at the Department of Science
Education and will be affiliated with the section’s research group on
history and philosophy of science and science studies.
Applicants
must document an outstanding, international publication record in the
history of 20th century science, as well as a strong record in acquiring
external funding, in developing and running a successful research unit,
and in supervising junior scholars. Knowledge of the development of
twentieth century physics is required.
Duties include fund
raising for the center, research management such as supervision of
research fellows and other staff as well as the professor’s own
research. In addition, the professor may offer courses and thesis
supervision to students at the University of Copenhagen.
Applicants
are required to have university level teaching experience, documented
teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own
teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training
or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher
training programme for assistant professors is required.
For application and further details, see: