Tenure-track assistant Professor of History and Philosophy of the Formal Sciences Department of Science Education Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen
The Section for History and Philosophy of Science at the Department of Science Education seeks an excellent scholar for a position in the history and philosophy of the formal sciences. The position is at the Tenure-track Assistant Professor level. The position is open from 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We seek candidates with a research record of relevance to scientific practice (e.g., philosophy of science in practice, integrated history and philosophy of science, socially relevant philosophy of science, or similar) in the formal sciences. Backgrounds in more traditional as well as more modern specialty areas in the history and philosophy of the formal sciences, e.g., data science, machine learning, and big data, are welcome, if they relate to scientific practice and the candidate is fully capable of teaching in all our formal science courses.
Duties and responsibilities The position includes approximately 50% time for the candidate's free research and approximately 50% time for other tasks – primarily teaching.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct:
Formal expectations of the candidate Applicants must have a PhD in the history/philosophy of science with documented competences in the formal sciences (mathematics, computer science, mathematical economy or similar). Candidates must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https: // jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for- videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til- meritering/5aCriteriaforrecognisingmerit-Assistantprofessors.pdf.
About the Department of Science Education The department consist of approx. 80 persons and has since 2007 developed into one of the largest European research units in science education. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment and an attractive and friendly work environment. Approx. 40% of the department's tenured researchers are international. It is a hallmark of our research to unite strong fundamental and applied research with high impact in society.
Further information on the Department is available at https: // www. ind.ku.dk/english. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Jan Alexis Nielsen, [email protected], +4535320361 or Head of Section Kristine Cecile Harper, [email protected], +4535330710.
Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations (https: // www. visitcopenhagen.com). Life for families is made easier by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity/parental leave and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark at https: // workindenmark.dk/. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (https: // ism.ku.dk/). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The tenure-track programme The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics, and administrative procedures.
Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal' is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.
After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.
The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan - description of current and future research plans and reflection on how they might relate to other research being conducted by members of the HPS section, especially those working in the formal sciences
A one-page reflection on how you would approach teaching philosophy of science to undergraduate students of the formal sciences
If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
Complete publication list
The deadline for applications is 3 March 2024, 23:59 GMT+1
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https: // employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .
Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 26 June 2024.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0201/23-2N.