Please see below details of an academic post (or posts) relevant to those
working in Science Studies/History of Science, as part of a new Centre for
Modern Thought at the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom:

Full details are here:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/display.php?recordid=CMT001A

In particular, I draw your attention to the following passage:
'Science Studies/History of Science: An important part of the Centre’s
work will be addressed to relations between the sciences, the social
sciences and the humanities. An individual strongly versed in the areas of
history of science and theory of knowledge will play a vital role.'

I do encourage individuals with relevant skills to apply.

The deadline is 15 November 2005; for further details please contact Prof
Christopher Fynsk, the director of the new Centre.

Best wishes
Ben




The Centre for Modern Thought at the University of Aberdeen has been
created as a site for cross-disciplinary theoretical research and
theoretical inquiry bearing on global socio-historical developments and
political issues. It will serve degree programmes throughout the College
of Art and Social Sciences in the context of the University’s new Graduate
School and will offer a stimulating environment to students seeking a
high-profile Ph.D. programme staffed by internationally recognised
scholars.

In the coming academic year, we aim to make a number of academic
appointments (at any rank) in the following areas:

Modern Intellectual History: We seek a scholar whose work entails the
capacity to address representations of history in the modern period,
including Hegelian or Marxist models, and more contemporary
“post-structuralist” elaborations. This individual could come from fields
such as philosophy, literature, history, or sociology, but should have a
strong interest in philosophy of history.

Science Studies/History of Science: An important part of the Centre’s work
will be addressed to relations between the sciences, the social sciences
and the humanities. An individual strongly versed in the areas of history
of science and theory of knowledge will play a vital role.

Theory of Art: We intend to establish strong links between the Centre for
Modern Thought, the program in Art History, the Centre for Visual Culture,
and initiatives underway in Aberdeen. A suitable candidate might come from
a variety of fields, including architecture, film, art history, or the
performing arts. We would also consider candidates whose work combines
theoretical inquiry and practice.

Political Theory: The Centre’s ambition of addressing issues of broad
socio-political import will be served by an individual with significant
preparation in political economy and modern political theory.

Literary Theory: We seek a scholar with a strong capacity to address the
questions posed to modern thought by literature. This individual should be
well versed in modern continental philosophy and might also bring a
special interest in psychoanalytic theory.

Scholars from any field whose work intersects with these areas are welcome
to apply. Suitable candidates will have a distinguished publication record
or demonstrate exceptional promise. We will accept applications until the
positions are filled, but we will begin active consideration of the
applications on 15 November 2005. Enquiries may be directed to Professor
Christopher Fynsk, [log in to unmask] For further information regarding
the Centre for Modern Thought and the University of Aberdeen, visit our
website at: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/modernthought

If possible please submit letters of recommendation and an example of your
academic writing with your application.

Please indicate clearly on your application form at which level (Chair,
Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Research Fellow) you wish your
application to be considered at.

[Further details and forms available on the Aberdeen University website.]