University of Aberdeen
Centre For Modern Thought

Chair, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Research Fellow

Deadline: 15 November 2005

The Centre for Modern Thought at the University of Aberdeen has been
created as a site for cross-disciplinary theoretical research and
theoretical inquiry bearing on global socio-historical developments and
political issues. It will serve degree programmes throughout the College
of Art and Social Sciences in the context of the University's new Graduate
School and will offer a stimulating environment to students seeking a
high-profile Ph.D. programme staffed by internationally recognised scholars.
In the coming academic year, we aim to make a number of academic
appointments (at any rank) in the following areas:

Modern Intellectual History: We seek a scholar whose work entails the
capacity to address representations of history in the modern period,
including Hegelian or Marxist models, and more contemporary
"post-structuralist" elaborations. This individual could come from fields
such as philosophy, literature, history, or sociology, but should have a
strong interest in philosophy of history.

Science Studies/History of Science: An important part of the Centre's work
will be addressed to relations between the sciences, the social sciences
and the humanities. An individual strongly versed in the areas of history
of science and theory of knowledge will play a vital role.

Theory of Art:
We intend to establish strong links between the Centre for Modern Thought,
the program in Art History, the Centre for Visual Culture, and initiatives
underway in Aberdeen. A suitable candidate might come from a variety of
fields, including architecture, film, art history, or the performing arts.
We would also consider candidates whose work combines theoretical inquiry
and practice.

Political Theory:
The Centre's ambition of addressing issues of broad socio-political import
will be served by an individual with significant preparation in political
economy and modern political theory.

Literary Theory:
We seek a scholar with a strong capacity to address the questions posed to
modern thought by literature. This individual should be well versed in
modern continental philosophy and might also bring a special interest in
psychoanalytic theory.

Scholars from any field whose work intersects with these areas are welcome
to apply. Suitable candidates will have a distinguished publication record
or demonstrate exceptional promise. We will accept applications until the
positions are filled, but we will begin active consideration of the
applications on

15 November 2005.

Enquiries may be directed to:
Professor Christopher Fynsk
enl290abdn.ac.uk

For further information regarding the Centre for Modern Thought and the
University of Aberdeen, visit our website at:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/modernthought

Application procedure:
Online application forms including further particulars are available from
www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.

Alternatively email jobsabdn.ac.uk or
telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference
number CMT001A for an application pack. Promoting Diversity and Equal
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