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Professorship in Philosophy (Epistemology, Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Science), Roskilde (Denmark), Deadline: 9 November 2009

Professorship in Philosophy

At the Institute for Culture and Identity, Roskilde University, a full 
professorship in philosophy with special emphasis on epistemology, 
philosophy of technology, and philosophy of science together with 
applications of formal methods in some of these areas is vacant. The 
position is connected to the Research Group in Science Studies. The 
position starts on 1 February 2010 or soon thereafter.

In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must demonstrate 
an original and internationally recognized scientific production in 
epistemology, philosophy of science, Philosophy of technology, or formal 
logic. It is an advantage if the applicant has a broad scientific 
knowledge of philosophical studies of natural and engineering sciences. 
Since the professor is expected to actively partake in the institute's 
international research and publication activity the applicant must in 
addition document considerable experience with research management and 
editorial work.

The applicant must document pedagogical skills and competence at a high 
level. Teaching is on the graduate level in philosophy and science studies 
as well as on the undergraduate humanities program. Thus emphasis is 
placed on applicants who have experience with interdisciplinary 
supervision and project related teaching and research.

More information about the position may be obtained by contacting 
Professor Stig Andur Pedersen, phone 4674 2265.

Successful candidates who do not speak Danish (or possibly Swedish or 
Norwegian) will be requested to acquire the necessary skills in Danish 
within the first two years of service, so as to ensure that they can 
participate satisfactorily in teaching activities as well as in academic 
and administrative activities at the University. At the time of 
appointment, successful candidates must master English for academic 
purposes.

The application should be submitted in 3 copies and must include CV, 
copies of diplomas, and a complete list of publications (including 
unpublished works) with an indication of the publications that are 
particularly relevant in connection with the position. The application can 
include up to 10 publications, 3 copies of each, all in paper form. 
Publications sent electronically will not be considered. The evaluation 
committee has the right to request further material for consideration, and 
the applicant is required to submit this material. The evaluation 
committee can request an interview with the applicant.

Salary and employment conditions will be in accordance with the collective 
agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish 
Confederation of Professional Associations.

Roskilde University encourages applications from all interested parties 
regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnic background.

Please send your application marked 62.01/04 together with appendices in 
triplicate to Rector at:

Roskilde University
Personnel Department, blg. 04.2
P.O. Box 260
4000 Roskilde
Denmark


Closing date: Monday 9 November 2009 at 12:00 noon.
Material received after this time will not be taken into consideration.
Applications by e-mail will not be considered.