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Associate Professorship in History and Philosophy of Mathematics and Computer Science, Aarhus (Denmark), Deadline: 1 July 2009

Associate Professor in history and philosophy of mathematics and computer 
science

Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark 
(http://www.ivs.au.dk) invites applications for a permanent position as 
Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2010.

The Department of Science Studies forms part of the Faculty of Science, 
and is responsible for research and education in history and philosophy of 
science.

The Department seeks a historian or philosopher of mathematics and/or 
computer science with significant publications and research interest 
within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and computer 
science broadly conceived.

The requirements for a successful application are an strong record of 
research and teaching within history and/or philosophy of mathematics and 
computer science, and the ability to teach in English or Danish. 
Experience with academic administration and fund raising is desirable.

Duties will include instruction at the undergraduate and postgraduate 
level within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and 
computer science, preferably including mandatory courses in philosophy of 
mathematics and computer science for undergraduate students in mathematics 
and computer science. The Department offers courses in philosophy of 
science for all science programmes. All courses are based on extensive use 
of historical and contemporary cases, and faculty members from the 
Department collaborate on developing the course format.

The new Associate Professor is expected to participate actively in the 
strategic development of the departments research focus on studies of 
contemporary science. The Department is interested in developing new 
teaching initiatives in science studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of 
the Department's activities and to be present on a daily basis.

Applications must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, a complete 
list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information 
about research activities, teaching qualifications and management 
experience, all in 4 copies (see 
http://www.nat.au.dk/default.asp?id=7842&la=UK for the recommended level 
of detail). If the applicant wants other material to be considered in the 
evaluation (publications and other documentation of research and teaching 
qualifications, as well as management experience) such material must be 
clearly specified and must either be enclosed in hardcopy (3 copies) or 
must be available electronically.

The Faculty refers to the Ministerial Order No. 92 of 15.02.2008 
(http://science.au.dk/default.asp?id=7839&la=UK) on the appointment of 
teaching and research staff at the universities under the Ministry of 
Science, Technology and Innovation.

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

Applications should be addressed to The Faculty of Science, Aarhus 
University, Ny Munkegade, Building 1520, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and 
marked 212/5-292.

The deadline for receipt of all applications is July 1, 2009, at 12,00 
noon.

For more information please contact the head of the department Keld 
Nielsen, Department of Science Studies, Building 1110, CF Moellers Alle, 
DK-8000 Aarhus C., Denmark; phone +45 8942 3540; e-mail: 
keld.nielsen@ivs.au.dk, or vice head of department Hanne Andersen, phone 
+45 8942 3514; e-mail: hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research 
environment for 35,000 students and 8,500 members of staff, who produce 
academic results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover 
for 2009 amounts to EUR 700 million. The university's strategy and 
development contract are available at www.au.dk.