Doctoral position in the professorship of history and …, Zürich (Kreis 11)

The professorship for history and philosophy of mathematical sciences, led by Prof. Roy Wagner, is a place for reflecting on all aspects of mathematical knowledge from the point of view of the humanities. Our team studies various historical and contemporary mathematical cultures from a multitude of methodological approaches.

We are looking for a doctoral student to conduct research on the development, practice, or social and cultural roles of mathematics (including mathematical aspects of other sciences) from the points of view of history, philosophy or neighbouring humanities disciplines. The starting date is around September 2026.

Job description

You will be in charge of your own research

You will take part in the professorship's academic and social activities

You will be gradually integrated into the teaching activities in the professorship based on your research progress

You will have access to research and travel funding, an international network of collaborators, and the wide variety of ETH career development resources

The working language is English

An aptitude colloquium must be passed by the end of the first year, after which the position is extended for three more years

Profile

You are required to have an MA degree or equivalent in a field related to your research before the beginning of your employment

You must design and manage your own research under the guidance of your supervisors

You must be willing to exchange with your fellow team members, support them, and learn from them. Non-traditional research topics, questions and methods are encouraged

We also encourage projects on non-European mathematics, commercial or practical mathematics, cross-cultural mathematical exchange, and philosophical projects that consider mathematics as a practice, rather than as an abstract ideal. The chair is not a good environment for strict analytic philosophy projects, but is open to projects that integrate analytic philosophy methodologies

We offer

The position is full time (41 hours per week) by default, but can be reduced for care-work, health, or wellbeing

Flexible working conditions (flexible working hours, possibility for part-time work, home office)

The pay-scale is available here

Training opportunities and perspectives for career development

Support programmes (e.g. mentoring) and networks

Commitment to diversity

We value diversity and sustainability. In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to

Prof. Roy Wagner

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