The History of Science Society

Vol. 40, No.4, October 2011
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Fellowships

October Deadlines

Science, Technology, and American Culture—Washington, DC

The Department of American Studies at The George Washington University seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor beginning fall 2012.

Basic Qualifications: All requirements completed for PhD in American Studies or related discipline by 1 August 2012. Research experience/potential as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications, and teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching interests in the history and/or meaning of science or technology in American culture, environmental history, urban sustainability, medical humanities, environmental anthropology, ethnography of science, or the geopolitical impact of American scientific enterprise.

Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a thirty-page writing sample to:

Science and Technology Search Committee
Department of American Studies
The George Washington University
2108 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Review of applications will begin 15 October 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and persons of color. Visit our website: http://departments.columbian.gwu.edu/americanstudies/

History of Medicine—Yale U.

Yale University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate or tenured Associate/full Professor in the History of Medicine beginning July 1, 2012.

Applicants with interests in the history of the biomedical sciences, experimental life sciences, or clinical practice since 1800 are particularly encouraged to apply. Duties will include teaching in the Program in the History of Science and Medicine, the Department of History, and the Section for the History of Medicine in the School of Medicine. The successful candidate must interact effectively with students in the School of Medicine as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the History of Science and Medicine.

The search committee will begin considering applications on October 15, 2011. Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages applications from minority and women scholars. Ph.D. preferred by the time of appointment.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a statement about their work and professional plans, and a sample of their scholarly writing such as a dissertation or book chapter or article to Professor John Harley Warner, Chair, History of Medicine Search Committee, c/o Ewa Lech, Section of the History of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208015, New Haven, CT 06520-8015, USA.

History of Medicine/Public Health—Madison, WI

The Department of Medical History and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor of the history of medicine and/or public health, beginning in December 2012. Specialization outside the United States and Europe preferred. The department is particularly interested in seeing applications from candidates with research specializations in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or East Asia. Duties include teaching a 2:1 course load and service to the department, the school of medicine and public health, and the university. Commitment to medical education and the training of undergraduate and graduate students is essential. We also expect that the successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the Department of the History of Science and/or other appropriate campus units. PhD in history, history of science, or a closely related field required by time of appointment.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application along with CV, three letters of recommendation, and an article-length writing sample to:

Richard C. Keller, Search Committee Chair
c/o Lori Brooks
Dept. of Medical History and Bioethics
University of Wisconsin
1300 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706

The search committee will begin considering applications on 15 October 2011, and will consider applications until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Richard Keller at rckeller@wisc.edu.

More information: http://medhist.wisc.edu and http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/

History of Science—Nashville, TN

The Department of History at Vanderbilt University invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in the history of science. Starting date is fall 2012. Rank open; preference for appointment at the assistant professor or junior associate professor level. Time period, subfield, and geographic area open, with a preference for pre-20th century and the nonphysical sciences. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in broad-based teaching in the history of science and science in context and a record of scholarship commensurate with the length of professional experience in the field. PhD required at the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin 17 October 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

Letters of application should be accompanied by a complete CV, a writing sample, a statement of research and teaching philosophy, and the names of three individuals writing recommendation letters (the letters themselves should be sent by the recommenders directly to the search committee).

Mail to:

History of Science Search, Dept. of History
Vanderbilt University
PMB 351802
2301 Vanderbilt Pl.
Nashville, TN 37235-1802
Fax 615.343.6002.

Contact Prof. Matthew Ramsey, 615.322.0096, e-mail: matthew.ramsey@vanderbilt.edu. Vanderbilt is an AA/EOE. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt has a record of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

More information: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/historydept/index.html

Modern Europe—Mississippi State, MS

The Mississippi State University Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in some area of European history, 19th or 20th century, beginning August 2012. Successful applicant must be able to participate decisively in one or more of the department's three Nodes of Excellence: History of Science and Technology; International Security/Internal Safety; and Agriculture, Rural, and Environmental History. Teaching responsibilities are two courses per semester. Offerings include undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise, a turn in the Western civilization survey course, and graduate seminars. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's vibrant intellectual life is especially favored. A PhD by time of appointment is required. Evidence of successful teaching and publications is preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Applications will begin to be scrutinized on 28 October 2011. Please include e-mail address to facilitate contact.

Send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Prof. Alan I. Marcus, Head, Dept. of History
Mississippi State University
Mailbox H
Mississippi State, MS 39762

You may also apply and send your documentation via e-mail at aimarcus@history.msstate.edu. Candidates must complete the Personal Data Information Form at jobs.msstate.edu. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.

More information: http://www.msstate.edu/ and http://www.msstate.edu/dept/history/main.html.

Rice University Humanities Research Center Postdoctoral and External Faculty Fellowships

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships (3)

Humanities and interdisciplinary fields
2 year position, 2 courses/year
$40k/year plus benefits
For details, visit: hrc.rice.edu/postdocs.aspx
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Sawyer-Mellon Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship (1)

Energy/Humanities & interdisciplinary fields
1 year position, teach 1 course
$50k plus benefits
For details, visit: hrc.rice.edu/energy/
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2011

External Faculty Fellowships (3)

Humanities & interdisciplinary fields
1 semester position, teach 1 course
Salary commensurate with rank
For details, visit: hrc.rice.edu/externalfaculty.aspx
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 28, 2011

November Deadlines

Ancient—San Diego, CA

The Department of History at the University of San Diego seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in ancient history, with a specialization in Rome and/or Greece. In addition to specialized courses on Rome and Greece, the department will expect the successful applicant to teach survey courses. Secondary areas might include, but are not restricted to, world history, gender and sexuality, medicine and science, and the rise of Islam in the Near East. Candidates should specify all areas in which they could teach. The department greatly values a demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and publication.

The University of San Diego is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution that emphasizes teaching and dedication to students and research. The university is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, and to the principles that promote inclusive practices. It is an AA/EOE.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, an example of published or other written work, a sample of teaching materials and evaluations, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Mail materials to:

Maureen Byrnes, Dept. of History
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492

Applicants must also register at http://apptrkr.com/197590, job number IRC4429. Application deadline: 1 November 2011.
Web page: http://apptrkr.com/197590

Early Modern Europe—Swarthmore, PA

The Department of History at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in early modern European history, in any geographical area except Russia, to begin August 2012. We welcome candidates with wider global research and teaching interests, including Europe's relationship to the Atlantic or Indian Oceans, or the Caribbean Sea, as well as histories of gender and sexuality, science and the environment, or comparative empires. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to one or more of these interdisciplinary programs: Latin American Studies, Gender & Sexuality Studies, or Environmental Studies.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Prof. Bruce Dorsey, Chair, Dept. of History
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA 19081

The department will begin to review dossiers on 1 November 2011, with the intention of interviewing at the AHA annual meeting in Chicago.

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore is strongly committed to employment practices and faculty mentoring that advance excellence through diversity in its educational program. We actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.

More information: www.swarthmore.edu/, www.swarthmore.edu/history.xml, and www.swarthmore.edu/x11846.xml

E-mail: history@swarthmore.edu

History of Science/Technology/ Medicine—Evanston, IL

The Department of History at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, invites applications from historians of science, technology, and medicine, without limitation by time period, geographical focus, or subfield, for a tenure-track assistant professorship or tenured associate professorship, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. The person hired also will join Northwestern's Science in Human Culture Program, www.shc.northwestern.edu/.

Applications should include a CV, brief personal statement, writing sample, and three confidential letters of reference (sent separately). All materials must be submitted electronically via the link on our departmental website at www.history.northwestern.edu/. Applications are due by 1 November 2011. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. Procedural questions may be addressed to Eric West at e-west@northwestern.edu; substantive questions may be addressed to Ken Alder at k-alder@northwestern.edu

More information: www.shc.northwestern.edu/ and www.history.northwestern.edu/

Digital Humanities—Miami, FL

The history department at Florida International University in Miami seeks to fill a permanent instructorship in digital humanities. Applicants should have a PhD in history or closely related discipline and demonstrate ongoing engagement with new media/technology in digital humanities. Advanced ABDs may be considered. The successful applicant will teach in his or her specialization, guide departmental innovation in online and hybrid instructional formats, and collaborate with faculty and graduate students on digital research and pedagogy.

Applicants must submit a writing sample, three reference letters, cover letter, and portfolio or link to website showcasing work with new media. The history department offers a BA and MA in history and a PhD in Atlantic civilization. This position will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 1 November 2011. Electronic submission to: www.fiujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp? time=1314214162629.

More information: http://casgroup.fiu.edu/history/

E-mail: woodk@fiu.edu

California Institute of Technology Archives—Pasadena, CA

The Caltech Archives would like to bring your attention to the grant-in-aid opportunities offered through the Maurice A. Biot Fund and the Victor Wouk Fund. Both funds offer awards up to $2,000 biannually to assist scholars in using the collections in the Caltech Archives.

The next application deadline will be 1 November 2011.

Further information about the Caltech Archives may be viewed at our website: http://archives.caltech.edu/

2012-13 Visiting Fellowships at the Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science

We are currently inviting applications for one-semester visiting fellowships at The University of Sydney, for either second semester (August to November) 2012 or first semester (February to May) 2013. This program is associated with The Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science (SCFS), a research centre sponsoring work into the logical, philosophical, and historical foundations of science (further details below). We are hoping to receive applications from leading historians and philosophers of science (including the special sciences and biomedical sciences) at any post-PhD career stage. This is the fifth round of such fellowships and we anticipate being able to offer them each year.

Up to four fellowships are available, and each fellowship will come with a travelling allowance of up to AUD 6,000. These fellowships will provide opportunities for academics on sabbatical from their home institution to spend a semester in a productive and collegial research environment (in a beautiful city), to work with members of the SCFS and with other visiting fellows. It is important that the applicant has a position at their home institution that extends beyond the term of the intended stay in Sydney and is on salary from their home institution for the duration of their intended stay. The allowance is to help offset some of the travelling and living-away-from-home expenses; it is not a salary. The successful applicants will be expected to work on a specific research project that is of interest to members of the SCFS. One of the aims of the SCFS is to strengthen international links in history and philosophy of science, so expressions of interest from researchers outside Australia are particularly encouraged.

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and a brief outline of the proposed research project (including why you wish to pursue the research at the University of Sydney and which members of the SCFS team you anticipate collaborating with).

Applications should be sent (preferably electronically) to:

Dr. Rodney Taveira, Administrative Officer
Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
A14, Main Quadrangle
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW, 2006
Australia

Email: rodney.taveira@sydney.edu.au by 14 November 2011. Applicants will be informed of decisions by 19 December 2011.

December and Later

History of East Asian Science and Technology—Baltimore, MD

The History of Science and Technology Department at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Bo Jung and Soon Young Kim Professorship in East Asian Science and Technology, starting 1 July 2012. Rank is open and we encourage applications from scholars at all levels. At the Assistant Professor level, the position is tenure-track, and at the Associate Professor level or above, the position will carry tenure. PhD required; junior scholars should complete all PhD requirements by the summer of 2012.

The position is open to all areas of scholarship within history of East Asian science or technology in the 19th and 20th centuries. Candidates should have a strong scholarly record and teaching experience. The position involves undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as supervision of graduate students. We seek someone who will be active in building the field of East Asian history of science and technology, who will work with scholars abroad and also with other faculty in Hopkins' growing East Asian Studies Program. The Department emphasizes comparative study of history of science and technology and has strengths both in early modern and modern history of science and technology. We are strongly committed to developing East Asian history of science and technology. The Department has resources that will assist our candidate in this development through funds for research, cooperative projects with other scholars, conferences and other academic activities.

Please send a letter of application that describes scholarly activity and teaching experience, plus curriculum vitae and three references to the department

c/o Mrs. Danielle Stout
History of Science and Technology
Johns Hopkins University
Gilman Hall 301
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

Applications may be sent electronically to: danielle@jhu.edu or by fax to 410-516-7502. Please do not arrange for letters of reference to be sent at the time of application; we will solicit letters directly. Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Dibner History of Science Program at the Huntington, 2012-2013 Fellowships

The Dibner History of Science Program offers historians of science and technology the opportunity to study in the Burndy Library and the other history of science and technology resources at the Huntington.

Short-Term Awards

Eligibility: PhD or equivalent; or doctoral candidate at the dissertation stage.
Tenure of fellowship: One to five months.
Amount of award: $2,500 per month.

Long-Term Awards

Eligibility: PhD or equivalent. Applicants must have received their PhD by June of 2011.
Tenure of fellowship: Nine to twelve months.
Amount of award: $50,000.

Applicants can be conducting research or already be at the writing stage and need reference materials only.

The deadline for 2012–2013 fellowship applications is 15 December 2011. For information on how to apply, please go to the "Research" section of The Huntington's website at http://www.huntington.org/

Linda Hall Library Residential Fellowships—Kansas City, MO

Linda Hall Library is pleased to announce that resident fellowships for 2012 are now available. Though the Library is open to anyone who wishes to use the collections, fellowships of up to $3,000 per month will assist scholars to finance a research visit.

Resident fellowships are offered for the duration of one to nine months in support of research projects in science, engineering, and technology; in the history of science, engineering, and technology; or in interdisciplinary topics that link science or technology to the broader culture. Applications from U.S. and international scholars are welcome.

Recipients of fellowships are expected to work full time on their research projects while at the Library, to engage with other resident scholars, and to offer a presentation on their work to the general public.

Eligibility: Doctorate-seeking scholars, post-doctorate scholars, and independent scholars who can demonstrate similar professional or academic experience are eligible to apply.

Application Information: The application deadline for 2012 fellowships is 3 January 2012. Recipients will be notified in early spring 2012. Please see the Linda Hall Library Fellowships web page for more information and application instructions: http://www.lindahall.org/fellowships/index.shtml.

For further information, you may also contact:

Donna Swischer
Linda Hall Library
5109 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-926-8718
fellowships@lindahall.org

PACHS 2012-2013 Dissertation Fellowships Available

The Philadelphia Area Center for History of Science invites applications for nine-month Dissertation Writing Fellowships and one- or two-month Dissertation Research Fellowships for doctoral students in the history of science, technology and medicine, broadly construed. Our fellows are part of a challenging and collegial community and can participate in many public and scholarly events, as well as informal reading and writing groups held at the Center and throughout the region.

The Center is a consortium of educational and cultural institutions promoting scholarly and public understanding of the history of science, technology and medicine. Consortium institutions offer rich opportunities for research, with a combined total of more than 17 million scientific specimens, 20 million manuscript items, 2.5 million images, and rare books dating back to the 15th century.

Look on our website at http://www.pachs.net for further information, an online application form and a list of current and past fellows. The website also features: information about the fellowship programs of member institutions; descriptions of the distinctive collections in the museums, archives, and libraries of the consortium; and a consortium-wide special collections catalogs search hub. Applications must be submitted by 9 January 2012.

431 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
267-386-3475

IEEE Life Members' Fellowship in Electrical History

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Life Members' Fellowship in Electrical History supports either one year of full-time graduate work in the history of electrical science and technology at a college or university of recognized standing, or up to one year of post-doctoral research for a scholar in this field who has received their PhD within the past three years. The stipend is US $17,000, and a research budget of US $3,000 is available. Applications are due 1 February 2012.

More information: http://www.ieee.org/about/history_center/fellowship.html

Mellon Post Doctoral Fellowship in the History & Philosophy of Science—Pittsburgh, PA

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of History and Philosophy of Science is pleased to offer a one- or two-term Mellon Post Doctoral Fellowship in the period 30 August 2012–30 April 2013. The Fellowship is to support a scholar with a clearly defined monograph project in some area of the history of science or history and philosophy of science. The successful candidate would, in addition to pursuing his or her research goals, be expected to teach one course each term centered on that research, and would grant the University of Pittsburgh Press the first option to publish the monograph. Senior scholars should apply for a single semester; junior scholars may apply for two semesters. The fellowship is in the amount of $40,000, and comes with a full package of benefits.

This Fellowship is funded as part of a grant from the Mellon Foundation to support the development of publishing in the History and Philosophy of Science through University of Pittsburgh Press and interactions between the World History Center and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. Special consideration will be given to applications that are consonant with the goals of those projects.

Information about the Department of History and Philosophy of Science can be found at www.hps.pitt.edu. Additional information about the University of Pittsburgh may be found at www.pitt.edu, and about the Press at www.upress.pitt.edu/upressIndex.aspx. The University of Pittsburgh is located in the heart of one of the most livable cities in the United States. There are numerous sites devoted to the city of Pittsburgh, including: www.pittsburghlive.com, www.pittsburgh.net, and www.greater-pittsburgh.com.

Application Deadline: 15 February 2012
Notification by: 15 March 2012
Acceptance required by: 15 April 2012

Applications should include the following:

A cover letter indicating that a Postdoctoral Fellowship is sought.
A description of the project to be undertaken during residence (500-1000 words).
A curriculum vitae.
A sample of your written work.
Names of three referees who can supply letters upon request.

Electronic versions of the application are strongly preferred and should be sent via email to Joann McIntyre, Department of History and Philosophy of Science: vanna@pitt.edu

Bakken Travel Grants 2012

Scholars and artists are invited to apply for travel fellowships and grants, which the Bakken Museum in Minneapolis offers to encourage research in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, prints, and instruments. The awards are to be used to help defray the expenses of travel, subsistence, and other direct costs of conducting research at the Bakken for researchers who must travel to the Twin Cities and pay for temporary housing in order to conduct research at the Bakken.

Visiting Research Fellowships are awarded up to a maximum of $1,500; the minimum period of residence is two weeks, and preference is given to researchers who are interested in collaborating informally for a day or two with Bakken staff during their research visit.

Research Travel Grants are awarded up to a maximum of $500 (domestic) and $750 (foreign); the minimum period of residence is one week.

The next application deadline for either type of research assistance is 17 February 2012.

For more details and application guidelines, please contact:

Elizabeth Ihrig, Librarian
The Bakken Library and Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
tel 612-926-3878 ext. 227
fax (612) 927-7265
e-mail: Ihrig@thebakken.org
www.thebakken.org

D. Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia

From left to right: Takehiko Hashimoto, Shigehisa Kuriyama, Dong-Won Kim, Christopher Cullen, and Stuart W. Leslie. Angela K. Leung was added as a new trustee in 2010.

The D. Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia is pleased to offer several annual fellowship awards and grants for 2012. Establisted in 2008 the D. Kim Foundation is dedicated to furthering the study of the history of science and technology in East Asia since the start of the 20th century.

The Foundation provides fellowships and grants to encourage and support graduate students and young scholars in the field. Comparative studies of East Asia and the West as well as studies in related fields (mathematics, medicine and public health) are also welcome.

The Foundation also promotes the exchange and contact of people between the East and West, between old and young, or from different fields.

For more information, see www.dkimfoundation.org

University of Puget Sound

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Appointment Status: This is a full-time, tenure-line position and begins fall term 2012.

Responsibilities

The professor will teach undergraduate courses in STS. The candidate should be able to teach effectively across the range of courses required for the STS major, including either semester of the sophomore-level historical survey and the senior research seminar. STS also participates broadly in the university's core curriculum and the successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to this broader aspect of university education.

Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester.

Other duties include continuation of a strong program of research and publication, directing senior theses, advising students, and participation in departmental and university governance.

Qualiﬁcations

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History of Science or an allied discipline. A year or more of teaching and research experience beyond the Ph. D. is preferred. We seek a candidate with training and a record of research in issues relating to technology and society. The successful candidate will be able to continue several courses already in our curriculum, such as Technology and Culture, and Science and Politics, but will have the freedom to develop new courses in his or her own areas of special interest.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. An understanding of and a genuine commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education is essential.

Application Deadline Information

Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufﬁcient number of qualiﬁed candidates have been identiﬁed. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than September 15, 2011 to ensure consideration.

Special Instructions

Please upload required documents separately (don't combine teaching and research statements together or with any other document).

How to Apply

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: http://apptrkr.com/198820

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff.

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