Associate Professor
of history of technology
The Steno Institute (http://www.si.au.dk)
invites applications for a permanent position as associate professor to
commence 1 January 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We seek a historian of technology with significant
publications and current research interest in one or more of the following
fields: the history of modern technology, production of technological
knowledge, relations between technology and science and/or between technology
and medicine.
Applicants’ ability to contribute to teaching
and/or research in other sections of the Steno Institute may be taken into
account.
The general requirements for the position are as
follows: a PhD degree or its equivalent in an appropriate subject area,
preferably history of technology; a strong record of research; teaching
experience at university level; administrative experience. Three or more years
of research experience beyond PhD is desirable.
The successful applicant will be expected to
The successful candidate will be expected to
participate in all aspects of the Institute’s activities, and he/she
is required to be present on a daily basis. If the candidate does not speak
Danish, he/she will be expected to learn enough to participate fully in the
administrative work of the Institute within two years.
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/stilling/cv
for the recommended level of detail). If the applicant wants other material to
be considered in the evaluation (publications (max 5) 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. 170
of 17.03.2005 ((http://www.au.dk/da/21-05.htm) 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,
For more information contact the head of the
Institute Keld Nielsen, phone +45 8942 3540, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
The Steno Institute is a multidisciplinary department
covering the history of science, technology and medicine; philosophy of science;
science education; and science communication. The
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Steno Institute,
Ny Munkegade, bld. 521
DK-8000 Århus C
Phone: +45 8942 3514
Fax: +45 8942 3510