Post-doctoral Research Associate in History of Science/Science Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
Post-doctoral Research Associates in History of Science/Science Studies - University of California, San Diego, and Princeton University, The Program in Science,Technology and Environmental Policy.
The use of scientific assessment as a formalized process for evaluating knowledge for the specific purpose of informing government decision-making has expanded since the mid-1970s, but how well have these assessments worked? As part of the initial stage of a multi-year collaborative project between University of California, San Diego and The Woodrow Wilson Schools Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Program at Princeton University, we seek two post-doctoral associates to examine the history of scientific assessments of the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and its role in sea level rise caused by global warming. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in history of science or a closely related field, and sufficient scientific background to understand the technical issues at stake in the scientific evaluations. The postdocs will work under the joint supervision of Naomi Oreskes, University of California, San Diego, and Michael Oppenheimer, Woodrow Wilson School and Department of Geosciences, Princeton University.
The initial appointments will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal. We are seeking two candidates. One will be based primarily at the University of California, San Diego campus but must be flexible enough to travel to Princeton to conduct research there as needed. The other candidate will be based primarily at Princeton University and likewise flexible enough to travel to the University of California, San Diego. Research could begin anytime after July 1, 2007. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should indicate in their applications which of the two locations they are applying for.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are open to all regardless of citizenship, but require a completed doctorate and do not support work towards the completion of a degree. The postdoctoral researchers will be eligible for salary and full employee benefits in accordance with Princeton University guidelines.
Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest via email to Charles Crosby at ccrosby@princeton.edu.
For more information about applying to Princeton please link to: http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact: |
Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest via email to Charles Crosby at ccrosby@princeton.edu. |
Website: | http://www.princeton.edu/~step/ |
Primary Category: | History of Science, Medicine, and Technology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 05/07/2007 |
Closing Date | 08/01/2007 |