Post-doctoral position in the professorship of history and …, Zürich (Kreis 11)

Post-doctoral position in the professorship of history and philosophy of mathematical sciences 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.

Project background We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct independent 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 (such as STS, cultural studies, social anthropology). The starting date is around September 2026. The position is for two years with the possibility of extension.

You will be in charge of your own research

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

You will teach one course of your choice per semester (2 weekly hours) in the MAGPW or SiP programs

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

The working language is English

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You are required to have a doctoral degree in a field related to your research project before the beginning of your employment

You must be able to initiate your research project and develop it independently

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)

Training opportunities and perspectives for career development

Support programmes (e.g. mentoring) and networks

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.

Ethically, we are consistent in working towards a climate‑neutral future.

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