Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science and Technology
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science and Technology at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. The duties of this post will include lectures, supervisions, examining, and administrative duties for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as conducting and leading research activities at the highest level. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the philosophy of the physical sciences, in the philosophy of technology, and/or on topics with relevance to current social issues.
The position will start on 1 September 2025. The completion of a PhD (or equivalent) is required before the start date. This is a permanent post, subject to the successful completion of a 5-year probationary period. The post-holder will have standard opportunities for promotion through the University's Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) system.
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Applicants should upload the following documents on the online system:
1) Cover letter (including research plans), curriculum vitae and full list of publications, combined into one document; 2) Two samples of original written work (articles or book/dissertation chapters, up to a total of 30,000 words). If you are unable to upload your work samples, please e-mail these as attachments to jobs@hps.cam.ac.uk, ensuring that you include your surname in the e-mail subject line and the filenames.
References: Please provide the names and contact details of three referees on the online form. We will contact the referees of longlisted candidates directly to request references. Referees will be asked to comment specifically on the candidate's ability to undertake this particular role.
For information on the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, see www.hps.cam.ac.uk. For more on the University of Cambridge, see www.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference JN42837 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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