University of Pittsburgh, World History Center
World History of Science Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Pennsylvania, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
World History of Science Postdoc. The World History Center (www.worldhistory.pitt.edu) and the Department of History (www.history.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh seek applicants, pending budgetary approval, for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in World History of Science beginning fall 2013. This position is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. We seek candidates who can demonstrate strong training in global historical studies, and who have a specialization in history of science. The successful candidate will direct a conference (on the history of science in the post-World War II era), will co-edit a collective volume based on the conference, and will participate in research, teaching, and other activities of the center and the department. Teaching will include two courses each year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. before June 2013. Send letter of application, full CV, a dissertation chapter, and three letters of recommendation to Patrick Manning, Chair, World History of Science Postdoc Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Application materials may be submitted by e-mail to pmanning@pitt.edu. Deadline for applications is February 8, 2013. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Patrick Manning, Chair World History of Science Postdoc Search Committee World History Center 3900 Posvar Hall University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 e-mail: pmanning@pitt.edu |
Website: | www.worldhistory.pitt.edu |
Primary Category: | History of Science, Medicine, and Technology |
Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/12/2012 |
Closing Date | 02/08/2013 |