Associate professorhisp in history of mathematics, Aarhus University, Denmark. Deadline July 6 2012


Associate professor in history of mathematics, Aarhus University, Denmark
Centre for Science Studies at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Denmark (http://css.au.dk/en/) invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor in history of mathematics beginning summer 2013. The Centre for Science Studies forms part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, and is responsible for research and education in history and philosophy of science and in science communication.

Candidates must document a strong international research record within history of mathematics. In addition, candidates must document teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate level.
Demonstration of talent for research leadership, for attracting external funding, and for training of young researchers are additional qualifications. Experience with academic administration is desirable.

The centre aims at a high degree of collaboration between history, philosophy and sociology of science, and priority will be given to candidates with profiles that include such collaboration or similar forms of proven cross-disciplinary interests.

Duties will include instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level within history of mathematics as well as contribution to courses in history of science generally and to courses in philosophy of mathematics and computer science. The ability to teach courses in other areas of science studies will be appreciated but is not required.

The successful candidate is expected to participate actively in the strategic development of the centre’s research focus on studies of contemporary science and in developing new teaching initiatives in science studies broadly conceived. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the centre’s activities and to be present on a daily basis.

For more information please contact head of department Lars H. Andersen, phone +45 87155594, e-mail lha@phys.au.dk or head of centre Hanne Andersen, phone +45 87155589, e-mail hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Formalities and salary range

The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities (http://www.au.dk/en/about/organisation/index/2/21/21-06/vtu1/).

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Descriptions of the recommended level of detail can be found here: http://science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/rules-and-instructions/curriculum-vitae-for-applications-for-scientific-positions/.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

All applications must be made online and received by July 6 2012

Please apply online at
science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/
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Hanne Andersen, Head of Centre
Centre for Science Studies, IFA
CF Moellers Alle 8, bld. 1110
DK-8000 Aarhus C

Phone: 8715 5589
Cell phone: 6020 2793