Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of History of Technology and Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Philosophy of Science

The Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS; www.gess.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for two professorships, one in History of Technology, the other in Philosophy of Science. We are looking for two researchers with an outstanding record in philosophy, history or neighbouring disciplines whose research focuses (a) on the history of technology and (b) on the philosophy of science. The search is also open to candidates who combine historical and philosophical methodologies and to those who combine them with other related methodologies. The candidates should essentially contribute to the historical and critical reflection on science and technology at ETH Zurich. They should contribute to the ETH Science in Perspective and History and Philosophy of Knowledge Master teaching programs. The language of instruction at D-GESS can be either English or German. The ability to lead a research group is expected.

Candidates should demonstrate an interest in collaboration with other disciplines at D-GESS and ETH Zurich, and in particular with those in its science and engineering departments. Furthermore, one of the professors should be qualified to take up academic responsibilities for the Archiv für Zeitgeschichte (Zurich Archive of Contemporary History). 

ETH Zurich provides excellent research conditions and expects innovative interdisciplinary collaboration across a variety of academic disciplines. 

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online: www.facultyaffairs.ethz.ch

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and projects, a statement of future research and teaching interests, a description of the leadership philosophy, three key publications, a description of the three most important achievements, and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 15 June 2025.