[HASTS-jobs] Fwd: Postdoc Fellowship: Cornell Sci & Tech Stds

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Department of Science & Technology Studies 
 
With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of
Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University invites applications for
a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship.  The department seeks candidates
specializing in historical or contemporary studies of science, technology,
or medicine to work on the topic of “Difference and Commensuration.”  There
are many contexts where this project might be pursued: for example,
post-colonial history of science and technology; new studies of the senses
such as sound studies; queer and sexuality studies; disability studies,
studies of traditional healing, magical practices, and non-western science
and medicine; or global technology studies.  We encourage the applicants to
be creative and propose their own projects, including those from neighboring
fields.  A Ph.D. is required in science & technology studies or a related
field, such as the history, sociology, philosophy, or anthropology of
science.   
 
The applicant would be expected to teach one of our current lower-level
courses suited to their expertise and a senior seminar on a topic of their
choice as part of the Biology & Society Major.  Potential relevant courses
at the lower level include: “Histories of the Future,” “Technology in
Society,” “Life Sciences and Society,” and “Sociology of Medicine.” 
 
This postdoctoral teaching/research fellowship in the humanities, awarded
for the two-year period beginning July 1, 2012, offers a stipend of $45,000
per year.  While in residence at Cornell, postdoctoral fellows will hold
departmental affiliation, teach two courses per year and have the
opportunity for independent, scholarly work.  In addition, the Mellon Fellow
is invited to participate in the Society for the Humanities' events,
including weekly seminar luncheons. Applicants must have received the Ph.D.
degree after September 2006.  Applicants who will not have the Ph.D. in hand
at the time of application must include a letter of confirmation from your
committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be
conferred by June 30, 2012.   
 
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
detailed statement of research interests, writing sample, course proposals
and three letters of recommendation to: Megan Dirks, Program Administrator,
Society for the Humanities, Cornell University, 27 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY
14853.  Applications should be post-marked on or before January 6, 2012. 
 
Additional information on the Society for the Humanities can be found at:  
http://www.arts.cornell.edu/sochum/ and for additional information on the
Department of Science & Technology Studies, please go to
<http://www.sts.cornell.edu.  /> http://www.sts.cornell.edu.  

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