Arizona State University, Center for Jewish Studies
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Religion
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Arizona, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Center for Jewish Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University at the Tempe campus announces a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Religion. Salary: $46,000 per year, plus benefits.
Essential Functions
The Postdoctoral Fellow in Science and Religion will explore the interface of science and religion from historical, philosophical, sociological, and/or anthropological perspectives. The successful candidate is expected to continue active research, teach two courses per semester (except in Fall 2012), interact with faculty in relevant academic units, and deliver one public lecture per year. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of the faculty seminar on religion, science and technology as well as the Judaism, Science & Medicine Group (JSMG), the annual conference of which the fellow will attend. The fellow is expected to help advance collaborative research on Judaism, science and medicine.
Required qualifications:
- The candidate must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution (awarded prior to July 1, 2012) in a relevant academic field, preferably Science and Religion, European Intellectual History OR History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science.
- Demonstrated knowledge of western religious and scientific traditions.
Desired qualifications:
- Training in the natural sciences.
- Ability to work with texts of the western intellectual and religious canon, especially Jewish texts.
Application must include:
- a letter of application that addresses the qualifications for the position
- curriculum vitae
- one copy of doctoral dissertation OR two scholarly publications
- three letters of recommendation
- one relevant course syllabus
Application deadline is June 15, 2012.
Application should be mailed to:
Professor Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Director
c/o Dawn Beeson, Coordinator Senior
Center for Jewish Studies
Arizona State University
PO Box 874302
Tempe, AZ 85287-4302
Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that encourages and supports diversity among applicants and employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.
Contact: |
Center for Jewish Studies |
Website: | http://jewishstudies.clas.asu.edu/employment |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Humanities Intellectual History Philosophy Religious Studies and Theology |
Posting Date: | 05/15/2012 |
Closing Date | 06/15/2012 |