Two Postdoctoral Fellowships in History and/or Philosophy of Science at the University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame History and Philosophy of
Science Graduate Program seeks to appoint two Postdoctoral Fellows in history
and/or philosophy of science. Appointments begin August 2016 for one year, and
are renewable for a second year.
Applications are welcome from scholars working in any
area of history and/or philosophy of science, technology and/or medicine,
including the human, physical and social sciences. In addition to pursuing
their research and participating actively in the intellectual life of the
program, the ND HPS Postdoctoral Fellows teach one course per semester, which
may be either graduate or undergraduate. ND HPS Postdoctoral Fellows are
strongly encouraged to teach a graduate seminar in their area of
specialization.
The annual stipend is $48,000 in the first year,
rising to $50,000 in the second year. In addition to the stipend, the package
includes health insurance, $4000 per year of research and conference travel
funds, and up to $3000 in relocation expenses. Office space, which may
accommodate up to two postdoctoral fellows, will also be provided.
Applicants must have completed all requirements for
the doctoral degree by June 30, 2016.
Applicants should send the following materials in
electronic form only, as PDF files by email attachment, to Tori Davies (tdavies@nd.edu),
with “HPS postdoc” as the subject line.
1. Cover letter giving a brief summary of your primary
field of expertise and specific qualifications for the fellowship.
2. Two-page summary of your dissertation, which must be
blinded for review.
3. Two-page plan of research to be undertaken during a
two-year fellowship period, which must be blinded for review.
4. Writing sample not exceeding 25 pages, which must be
blinded for review.
5. One-page proposal for a graduate seminar in your
area of research specialization.
6. Full curriculum vitae.
7. Names and affiliations of three referees whom you
have asked to write to us directly.
Please note applications which are printed and
received via mail or courier will not be accepted and
processed.
In addition, three letters of reference should be sent
separately, either electronically or by mail, to arrive by the
application deadline. Applicants should confirm that all three
letters have in fact arrived.
Deadline for
receipt of ALL application materials is: January 20th, 2016.
Enquiries may be addressed to Katherine Brading (kbrading@nd.edu),
Director, History and Philosophy of Science Graduate Program, University of
Notre Dame.
The ND HPS Graduate Program is housed in the Reilly
Center for Science, Technology and Values, and draws faculty from a variety of
departments including History, Philosophy, the Program of Liberal Studies,
Theology, and English. The University serves as the host for the History of
Science Society. For further information about the Reilly Center and the ND HPS
program please visit http://reilly.nd.edu/
The HPS Postdoctoral Fellowships are funded by the
College of Arts and Letters, with support from the American Council of Learned
Societies through funds provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract,
develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a
culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female
and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover,
Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified
individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ
and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance
with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
This appointment is also contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to
identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony
convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each
case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment
in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with
respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a
candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at http://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/university-policies/background-check-procedure-for-prospective-faculty/
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