CHF research group
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) in Philadelphia, USA, is excited to announce the construction of a new research group on the history of matter, materials, and culture.
We seek applications from historians of science and technology, science studies researchers, museum professionals, and public historians working in these areas. The Fellowship period is expected to last for up to three years (considerations for shorter periods will be made) beginning in the Fall of 2014. We welcome applications from researchers of all rank. CHF anticipates hiring 3-5 research fellows to establish this group.
We have a particular interest in the following areas of research:
The Material Culture of the Laboratory
We are interested in research that examines, among other potential topics:
The relationship between tools, equipment, and instrumentation and the work of science
The effect of new instruments on scientific practice and knowledge making
The introduction of new materials into the laboratory
The relationship between the material makeup of the laboratory and the culture of those that populate it
The Sciences and Technologies of Material Culture
We are interested in research that examines, among other potential topics:
The translation of everyday perception into scientific and engineering terms
The scientific understanding of material performance and functionalities
The imitation of natural materials by artificial ones
The driving forces of material innovation
The development from matter to the molecular to the material
Projects fitting within, or connecting, these areas of study are highly desirable.
Research Fellows joining CHF will be expected to:
Participate in the overall construction of this new research group through the pursuit of their own original research;
Coordinate with the research group and CHF professional staff to create networks of collaboration on these topics extending beyond CHF;
Work with CHF professional staff to identify and co-construct outreach and programming activities building on a utilizing their researc;
Work with CHF professional staff to identify opportunities to grow and maintain the research group beyond its initial phase; and
Contribute to the overall research community at CHF through regular participation in the activities of our broader community of fellows.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information for 2 references, and a research prospectus of approximately 500 words to: materials2014@chemheritage.org.
We seek applications from historians of science and technology, science studies researchers, museum professionals, and public historians working in these areas. The Fellowship period is expected to last for up to three years (considerations for shorter periods will be made) beginning in the Fall of 2014. We welcome applications from researchers of all rank. CHF anticipates hiring 3-5 research fellows to establish this group.
We have a particular interest in the following areas of research:
The Material Culture of the Laboratory
We are interested in research that examines, among other potential topics:
The relationship between tools, equipment, and instrumentation and the work of science
The effect of new instruments on scientific practice and knowledge making
The introduction of new materials into the laboratory
The relationship between the material makeup of the laboratory and the culture of those that populate it
The Sciences and Technologies of Material Culture
We are interested in research that examines, among other potential topics:
The translation of everyday perception into scientific and engineering terms
The scientific understanding of material performance and functionalities
The imitation of natural materials by artificial ones
The driving forces of material innovation
The development from matter to the molecular to the material
Projects fitting within, or connecting, these areas of study are highly desirable.
Research Fellows joining CHF will be expected to:
Participate in the overall construction of this new research group through the pursuit of their own original research;
Coordinate with the research group and CHF professional staff to create networks of collaboration on these topics extending beyond CHF;
Work with CHF professional staff to identify and co-construct outreach and programming activities building on a utilizing their researc;
Work with CHF professional staff to identify opportunities to grow and maintain the research group beyond its initial phase; and
Contribute to the overall research community at CHF through regular participation in the activities of our broader community of fellows.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information for 2 references, and a research prospectus of approximately 500 words to: materials2014@chemheritage.org.