转：博士后职位，STS，英国
> Postdoctoral Fellowship
> Science and Technology Studies (STS) / History and Philosophy of Science,
Technology, Medicine (HPSTM)
> University of King’s College / Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
> Duration: 1 year, with option to renew for second year pending budget and
project restrictions and requirements
> Application Deadline: Monday March 2 2015
>
> The University of King’s College and Dalhousie University announce a
postdoctoral fellowship award in Science and Technology Studies (STS)/
History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (HPSTM),
associated with the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant, “Cosmopolitanism
and the Local in Science and Nature: Creating an East/West Partnership,” a
partnership development between institutions in Canada, India and Southeast
Asia aimed at establishing an East/West research network on
“Cosmopolitanism” in science. The project closely examines the ideas,
processes and negotiations that inform the development of science and
scientific cultures within an increasingly globalized landscape. A detailed
description of the project can be found at: www.CosmoLocal.org.
>
> Funding and Duration:
> The position provides a base salary equivalent to $35,220 plus benefits
(EI, CPP, Medical and Dental), and with the possibility of augmenting the
salary through teaching or other awards, depending on the host department.
The fellow would be entitled to benefits offered by University of King’s
College or Dalhousie University. The successful applicant will begin their
12-month appointment between April 1st and July 1st, 2015, subject to
negotiation and candidate’s schedule. Contingent on budget and project
requirements, the fellowship may be extended for a second year with an
annual increase as per institutional standards.
>
> Eligibility:
> The appointment will be housed at University of King’s College and/or in
one of the departments of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at
Dalhousie University. The successful applicant is expected to have
completed a Ph.D. in STS, HPS or a cognate field, within the last five
years and before taking up the fellowship. Please note that the
Postdoctoral Fellowship can only be held at Dalhousie University in the six
years following completion of his or her PhD. For example a person who
finished his or her PhD in 2010 is eligible to be a Postdoctoral Fellow
until December 2016.
>
> In addition to carrying out independent or collaborative research under
the supervision of one or more of the Cosmopolitanism co-applicants, the
successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the
Cosmopolitanism project, to actively coordinate the development of the
project, and participate in its activities as well as support networking
and outreach.International candidates need a work permit and SIN.
>
> Research:
> While the research topic is open and we encourage applications from a
wide range of subfields, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise
and interest in the topics addressed in the Cosmopolitanism project. The
candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of one of the
Cosmopolitanism co-applicants. Information on each is available on the
“About” page of the project’s website (www.CosmoLocal.org).
>
> Application:
>
> Full applications will contain:
> 1. Cover letter that includes a description of current research projects,
> 2. Research plan for post-doctoral work. Include how the proposed
research fits within the Cosmopolitanism project’s scope, and which
co-applicant with whom you wish to work.
> 3. Academic CV,
> 4. Writing sample,
> 5. Names and contact information of three referees.
>
> Applications can be submitted in either hardcopy or emailed as PDF
documents:
>
> Hardcopy:
> Dr. Gordon McOuat
> Cosmopolitanism and the Local Project
> University of King’s College
> 6350 Coburg Road
> Halifax, NS. B3H 2A1
> CANADA
>
> Email:
> situsci@dal.ca
>
> Deadline:
> Applications must be received by Monday, March 2 2015.
>
> Further questions about the project and the application procedure should
be directed to:
>
> Dr. Gordon McOuat, History of Science and Technology Programme,
University of King’s College
> gmcouat@dal.ca
>
> and/or
>
> Dr. Letitia Meynell, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University
> letitia.meynell@dal.ca
>
> Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College are Employment
Equity/Affirmative Action employers. The universities encourage
applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability,
racially visible persons, and women.
> Science and Technology Studies (STS) / History and Philosophy of Science,
Technology, Medicine (HPSTM)
> University of King’s College / Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
> Duration: 1 year, with option to renew for second year pending budget and
project restrictions and requirements
> Application Deadline: Monday March 2 2015
>
> The University of King’s College and Dalhousie University announce a
postdoctoral fellowship award in Science and Technology Studies (STS)/
History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (HPSTM),
associated with the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant, “Cosmopolitanism
and the Local in Science and Nature: Creating an East/West Partnership,” a
partnership development between institutions in Canada, India and Southeast
Asia aimed at establishing an East/West research network on
“Cosmopolitanism” in science. The project closely examines the ideas,
processes and negotiations that inform the development of science and
scientific cultures within an increasingly globalized landscape. A detailed
description of the project can be found at: www.CosmoLocal.org.
>
> Funding and Duration:
> The position provides a base salary equivalent to $35,220 plus benefits
(EI, CPP, Medical and Dental), and with the possibility of augmenting the
salary through teaching or other awards, depending on the host department.
The fellow would be entitled to benefits offered by University of King’s
College or Dalhousie University. The successful applicant will begin their
12-month appointment between April 1st and July 1st, 2015, subject to
negotiation and candidate’s schedule. Contingent on budget and project
requirements, the fellowship may be extended for a second year with an
annual increase as per institutional standards.
>
> Eligibility:
> The appointment will be housed at University of King’s College and/or in
one of the departments of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at
Dalhousie University. The successful applicant is expected to have
completed a Ph.D. in STS, HPS or a cognate field, within the last five
years and before taking up the fellowship. Please note that the
Postdoctoral Fellowship can only be held at Dalhousie University in the six
years following completion of his or her PhD. For example a person who
finished his or her PhD in 2010 is eligible to be a Postdoctoral Fellow
until December 2016.
>
> In addition to carrying out independent or collaborative research under
the supervision of one or more of the Cosmopolitanism co-applicants, the
successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the
Cosmopolitanism project, to actively coordinate the development of the
project, and participate in its activities as well as support networking
and outreach.International candidates need a work permit and SIN.
>
> Research:
> While the research topic is open and we encourage applications from a
wide range of subfields, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise
and interest in the topics addressed in the Cosmopolitanism project. The
candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of one of the
Cosmopolitanism co-applicants. Information on each is available on the
“About” page of the project’s website (www.CosmoLocal.org).
>
> Application:
>
> Full applications will contain:
> 1. Cover letter that includes a description of current research projects,
> 2. Research plan for post-doctoral work. Include how the proposed
research fits within the Cosmopolitanism project’s scope, and which
co-applicant with whom you wish to work.
> 3. Academic CV,
> 4. Writing sample,
> 5. Names and contact information of three referees.
>
> Applications can be submitted in either hardcopy or emailed as PDF
documents:
>
> Hardcopy:
> Dr. Gordon McOuat
> Cosmopolitanism and the Local Project
> University of King’s College
> 6350 Coburg Road
> Halifax, NS. B3H 2A1
> CANADA
>
> Email:
> situsci@dal.ca
>
> Deadline:
> Applications must be received by Monday, March 2 2015.
>
> Further questions about the project and the application procedure should
be directed to:
>
> Dr. Gordon McOuat, History of Science and Technology Programme,
University of King’s College
> gmcouat@dal.ca
>
> and/or
>
> Dr. Letitia Meynell, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University
> letitia.meynell@dal.ca
>
> Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College are Employment
Equity/Affirmative Action employers. The universities encourage
applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability,
racially visible persons, and women.
