Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Medicine 60

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Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine and the Center for Medical Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Medicine
60-80 % The History of Medicine Group within the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine and the Center for Medical Humanities at the University of Zurich, led by Professor Flurin Condrau, seeks to appoint a postdoctoral fellow (60-80 % FTE, competitive salary based on experience). The appointment is for three years with potential for extension by another three years. Applicants must have defended their doctoral degree within the last ten years. Closing date for applications is 31 May 2024.

The Institute is an interdisciplinary research and teaching unit located within the Faculty of Medicine with close ties to the local History Department at the University of Zurich and the DGESS at ETH Zurich. Current externally funded research projects study the history of antibiotics on Swiss farms in the context of One Health, as well as a comparative history of intensive care in Switzerland and the UK after 1945. Your responsibilities The appointee will work closely with members of the group and contribute to the intellectual life of the small but lively unit. They will have ample time to pursue their research and will be expected to apply for fellowships and grants during their tenure. Postdoctoral fellows' responsibilities also include contributing to the delivery of teaching at all levels (usually no more than one course unit per semester in collaboration with other group members). Your profile We welcome applications from scholars with research expertise in any aspect of the history of medicine, in any region of the world, with preference for projects that focus on the recent history of medicine and make strong connections with issues of contemporary relevance. We particularly welcome applications from women and minority scholars. Usable German language skills are essential at the start of the job, even if English is the first language. Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to be in residence for the duration of the fellowship. What we offer The University of Zurich is the largest university in Switzerland. As a member of the "League of European Research Universities" (LERU) and the "Universitas 21" (U21) network, the University of Zurich belongs to Europe's most prestigious research institutions. It is committed to promoting diversity, fostering dialogue, and advancing interdisciplinary work. Place of work Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine
Winterthurerstrasse 30
8006 Zurich Start of employment 1 September 2024
Closing date for applications is 31 May 2024.
Please include in your application PDF a current CV and a Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, past and future research projects, and teaching experience.
We are looking forward to your application.

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