Fellowships & Postdocs
Last updated 08/31/2010 by Jay Burlingham.
2011-2012 Fellowships at IAS-STS in Graz, Austria
Deadline: December 31 2010
Updated: August 31 2010
The IAS-STS in Graz, Austria, promotes the interdisciplinary investigation of the links and interactions between science, technology and society as well as technology assessment and research into the development and implementation of socially and environmentally sound technologies. The IAS-STS is broadly speaking, an institute for the enhancement of science and technology studies.
The IAS-STS invites researchers to apply for a stay between 1 October 2011 and 30 June 2012 as a
- Research Fellow (up to nine months) or as a
- Visiting Scholar (shorter period, e.g. a month)
The IAS-STS offers excellent research infrastructure. Close co-operation with researchers at the IFZ (Inter-University Research Centre for Technology, Work and Culture; see: http://www.ifz.tugraz.at), guest lectures, workshops and conferences provide an atmosphere of creativity and scholarly discussion.
Furthermore we can offer five grants (up to EUR 1,000 per month) for long-term Research Fellows at the IAS-STS. The Fellowship Programme 2011-2012 is dedicated to projects investigating the following issues:
1. Gender – Technology – Environment: This area of research particularly focuses on gender dimensions of science and technology. On the one hand individual perspectives of actors in the technological field are taken into account, on the other hand educational, organisational, societal, environmental and political issues are gaining more and more relevance. Current promising research will also shed more light on the interrelation between individuals’ concepts and media representations of gender and technology.
2. Genetics and Biotechnology: A focus of the Fellowship Programme lies on research providing a critical analysis either of human genetics or of biotechnology. Researchers investigating either ethical, legal and social aspects of genetic testing in the medical domain or risk and wider governance issues related to agricultural biotechnology are especially encouraged to apply.
3. Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP): SCP seeks to promote social and economic development within the carrying capacity of ecosystems. New strategies and concrete tools are needed to change individual and institutional patterns of consumption and to enhance corporate responsibility (CR) of organisations. Researchers investigating patterns of consumption and intervention strategies to promote sustainable lifestyles among both public and private consumers or working within the thematic field of ecological product policy are encouraged to apply. Research projects integrating product assessment tools such as LCA, carbon footprint, MIPS or related methods are also of special interest.
4. Energy and Climate: Projects in this field should aim at socio-economic aspects of environmental technologies or at strategies of environmental technology policy, such as user participation or strategic niche management. They should develop measures and strategies for the promotion of renewable energy sources and for the transition to a sustainable energy system. Regional governance, climate policy strategies, innovation policy and the role of users in the area of energy technologies play an important role. In addition, the Manfred Heindler Grant is awarded for research projects on the increased use of renewable energies and on a more efficient use of energy.
5. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Novel developments in ICT-related fields are inquired from the perspective of the social studies and the philosophy of science and technology. This inquiry includes topics such as ICTs and agency (in Artificial Intelligence and beyond), ubiquitous computing and ICTs and mobility. These issues are analysed with respect to their wider social, psychological, ethical and political implications. Further issues of interest are the social shaping of ICT developments, innovation policies, ICT risk management and participatory approaches to the design of ICT systems and applications.
For further information, vist http://www.sts.tugraz.at/ or contact
Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS)
Attn. Günter Getzinger
Kopernikusgasse 9
8010 Graz – Austria
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: May 01 2011
Updated: August 20 2010
This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies—consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council—is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.
Eligibility – Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply. The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding valid J-1 or F-1 status.
Session Dates – Winter/Spring: January 24-April 15, 2011 Fall: August 29 through November 18, 2011
Apply – Please visit
Application Deadline Dates – Winter/spring program: OCTOBER 15, 2010 Fall program: MAY 1, 2011 (Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.)
Stipend –A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.
Questions should be directed to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Postdoc, Center for Nanotechnology in Society at UC Santa Barbara
Deadline: October 15 2010
Updated: August 20 2010
The NSF Center for Nanotechnology in Society (CNS) at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a highly qualified postdoctoral scholar who will conduct spatial analysis research on new media and emerging technologies, specifically nanotechnologies.
The successful candidate will join a team investigating social response to emerging nanotechnologies, and will take the lead in spatial analysis of nanotechnology risk (and innovation) coverage in new media, including the blogosphere and Twitter. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. (in hand by start of appointment) in geography or a related discipline with a strong background in visualization, spatial analysis, GIS/cartography, spatial statistics, and/or new media. Background in societal dimensions of nanotechnology is not required. Applicants should have experience in conducting independent research, a record of communicating research results via publications and presentations, and be willing to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research while in residence at UCSB.
UCSB has world-class resources in this area of research, and the successful candidate will have access to the expertise of the UCSB Center for Spatial Studies, including its Director Michael Goodchild, and the UCSB Center for Information Technology and Society, directed by Andrew Flanagin.
The position is full time, in residence at UCSB, with a salary of $42,000--$50,000 depending on experience, plus some health benefits and a modest research and travel budget. Preferred start-date for the position is Jan 1, 2011 (negotiable). The initial appointment is for one year, renewable, based on performance and availability of funding. Initial review of applications will begin on 15 October 2010, however the position will remain open until filled.
When applying, a prospective postdoctoral researcher should submit a full C.V., a relevant sample of published or submitted work, and a plan for research to be done while in residence at CNS with the Risk Perception interdisciplinary research group. The applicant should also provide two letters of reference, either with the application or mailed directly to the CNS. All application materials should be sent to:
Barbara Gilkes
CNS Assistant Director
ISBER MC 2150
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2150
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: (805) 893-3995 Fax: (805) 893-7995
The CNS-UCSB (cns.ucsb.edu) conducts collaborative interdisciplinary research on public and expert risk perception; technologies and the public sphere; science policy/public policy; the historical context of emerging technologies; new technology innovation policy and R&D systems; and globalization and technology development issues, including challenges to equitable development. CNS-UCSB research helps policy makers, scientists and engineers, industry, community organizations, and the general public understand the opportunities and risks that nanotechnology affords.
Scholar-in-Residence, Deutsches Museum, Munich
Deadline: October 17 2010
http://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/research/scholar-in-residence/
Updated: August 19 2010
The Deutsches Museum in Munich solicits applications to its Scholar-in-Residence program, for periods of either 6 or 12 months, with an application deadline of 17 October 2010. The program is international and interdisciplinary, and welcomes applications from scholars at all stages of their careers, from pre-doctoral to senior scholars. The Deutsches Museum is one of the world’s premier museums of science and technology and has extensive library, archives, and collections resources. It operates its own Research Institute, and has close ties to the history of science and technology programs in the three universities in Munich (Munich Center for the History of Science and Technology).
Fellowship, D. Kim Foundation for the History of Sci/Tech in East Asia
Deadline: December 31 2010
http://www.dkimfoundation.org/fellowships.html
Updated: August 19 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 2011. Established 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.
AAAS Science and Techonology Policy Fellowships
Deadline: December 05 2010
http://www.fellowships.aaas.org
Updated: August 19 2010
For more than 35 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand about establishing and implementing policy.
Fellows select assignments in Congressional offices or federal agencies. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning September 1 and ending August 31. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the ability to renew for a second year.
AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows have ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs.
AAAS partners with more than 30 scientific societies that also sponsor fellowships. They conduct separate application and selection processes and provide different stipend and benefits support. Individuals interested in the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are encouraged to apply with all scientific societies for which they qualify.
The deadline is December 5th, 2010. AAAS accepts online applications only. Full details at http://www.fellowships.aaas.org
Research on ethical governance of information technology, Belgium
Deadline: September 10 2010
Updated: August 16 2010
Laboratory for ethical governance of information technology is hiring a researcher under the direction of Prof. Philippe Goujon (http://www.fundp.ac.be/universite/personnes/page_view/01005672/cv.html)
Term: 16 months 100% - M/F, beginning of October 2010 to 28/02/2012 (total 16 months)
Research lies within the scope of two European projects. Those projects investigate ethical governance in EU research projects with the goal of providing a framework for improved governance mechanisms that will address potential ethical issues arising from new and emerging technologies. Studying current governance arrangements in actual ICT projects (and in particular in Ambient Intelligence project) will help to produce a better understanding of the efficiency and limits of current ethics governance. This will be applied to the relevant ethical issues identified which will lead to a recommendation of successful governance arrangements that will address ethical issues in emerging ICTs before or as they arise. The recommendations for individual issues will be used to develop general policy recommendations.
The researcher's work will include: Review of ICT ethics governance - Research on ICT ethics governance in current European projects - Evaluation of effectiveness of current governance arrangements - Application of suitable governance arrangements to most relevant issues identified - Evaluation of viability of suggested governance arrangements
Qualifications: high level master (orPh.d. ) from philosophy or social sciences (with a good knowledge concerning ethics) with a strong interest in the problems involved in social integration, ethics and the governorship of new technologies.
Necessary qualities: · available, open-minded; · Scientific rigor and motivation for research; · Efficiency in the work and capacity to understand theoretical developments; · Perfect knowledge of power point; · Perfect spoken and written English; - the ability to work as part of a team; - the ability to produce written material of publishable standard.
Environment of research
- Facultés universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix (http://www.fundp.ac.be/en/)
- Computer sciences department (http://www.fundp.ac.be/en/inf )
- an international network of 15 European labs expert in the field
Procedure of recruitment: CV, Interview (tel)and skype video, Test
CV and accompanying letter of motivation to be sent before 10 September (but sooner is better), 2010 by mail, post or fax to:
Professor Philippe Goujon
rue Grandgagnage, 21
5000 - Namur , Belgium
E-mail : .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone (Cellular) : +32 497 03 50 12
Fax : +32 81 72 49 67
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Deadline: October 15 2010
Updated: August 16 2010
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin announces one two-year postdoctoral fellowship for up to two years, beginning in December 2010.
The fellow will join a project called “The Neurological Adolescent,” conducted by Dr. Suparna Choudhury in the framework of the interdisciplinary Critical Neuroscience group based in Berlin (http://www.critical-neuroscience.org ). The project is hosted in Department II at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, and is connected to the project “The Cerebral Subject: Brain and Self in Contemporary Culture.” Some of the research is conducted in collaboration with the Berlin School of Mind and Brain (http://www.mind-and-brain.de).
“The Neurological Adolescent” project examines the historical construction of adolescence and analyses of models of cognitive development and adolescent behaviour in twentieth century psychology and contemporary cognitive neuroscience. The project also investigates the appropriation of theories about affect and risk in adolescent psychiatry as well as social and health policy. Please see http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/MRG_Choudhury for a fuller description. Although projects must have a history of science component, projects may concern questions from a range of topics relevant to the rubric of the “Neurological Adolescent”, including:
adolescent brain development and educational policy biomarkers and neuroplasticity in adolescence adolescent “risk” in psychology and neuroscience plasticity and educability in 20th Century psychology and brain sciences
The future research fellow should hold a PhD in anthropology, history of science or related field, and must be familiar with neuroimaging research. Experience in a mental health or neuroscience setting would be an advantage. Candidates should be interested to conduct ethnographic research in neuroimaging laboratories. Consideration will also be given to excellent candidates with expertise in other relevant disciplines (cognitive neuroscience, STS, history and philosophy of science, psychiatry), but with openness to the other disciplines and a willingness to develop skills in qualitative research methods.
The candidate will devote 25% of time to organizational activities, including administrative duties involved in workshops and conferences, and will be expected to attend and present at regular meetings.
Outstanding junior scholars are invited to apply. Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend between 1.900 € and 2.300 € (fellows from abroad) or between 1.468 € and 1.621 € (fellows from Germany). Women are especially encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to promote more handicapped individuals. The fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities. The language at colloquia, workshops, and meetings is English.
Applications should be submitted in English. Candidates are requested to send a curriculum vitae, publication list, research prospectus (maximum 750 words), a sample text, and two letters of recommendation no later than October 15, 2010 to: Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Administration, PD-II-III Boltzmannstraße 22 D-14195 Berlin, Germany
Applications via e-mail should be addressed to Regina Held at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Please address queries to Dr. Suparna Choudhury at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
Links for further information:
Critical Neuroscience - http://www.critical-neuroscience.org
Berlin School of Mind and Brain - http://www.mind-and-brain.de
“The Cerebral Subject: Brain and Self in Contemporary Culture“ - http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/department2/projects/ DeptII_Cerebral_Subject/
Postdoc in Social Impacts of Technology at University of Alabama, Birmingham
Updated: August 15 2010
Dr. Shelia Cotten, a professor in the Sociology and Social Work department at the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 1-2 year postdoc position. The position is available immediately but the start date is somewhat negotiable. The postdoc will work with Dr. Cotten to analyze data from existing research projects and to collect survey, interview, and observational data on upcoming research projects. Projects focus on technology usage across the life course and the social impacts of this usage, thus experience studying either specific age groups, and/or the impacts of technology use, would be preferable but is not required. Dr. Cotten, with funding from the National Science Foundation, is leading the largest study of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) XO laptop dissemination in the United States. She also has a large NIA grant studying the impacts on quality of life of training older adults in assisted and independent living communities to use computers and the Internet. A doctoral degree in Sociology, Psychology, Communication, New Media, or a related field is required before beginning the postdoctoral fellowship. Candidates must have (1) strong quantitative and/or qualitative analysis skills, (2) experience writing manuscripts, and (3) good organizational and time management skills. Prior publication and grant writing experience will enhance the application.
The Postdoctoral Fellow is a 12 month, full-time appointment, with salary up to $45,000 depending upon qualifications. Benefits are also provided. See http://www.postdocs.uab.edu/ for more information on postdoc benefits at UAB. Funding may be available to support travel for conference presentations. Submit the following application materials as attachments via email to Dr. Shelia Cotten - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Cover letter describing training, skills, research interests and how they fit with those described in the position advertisement, and why you're interested in this position.
- Names and contact information for three references
- An up to date curriculum vitae
UAB is a Carnegie designated RU/VH: Research University institution with a population of approximately 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UAB's Medical School is in the top 25 in the U.S. The Department of Sociology and Social Work houses the Center for Social Medicine and is affiliated with the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy, the Center for Aging, and others. The Department offers Bachelor's degrees in Sociology, Social Work, and Social Psychology, the MA in Sociology, and the Ph.D. in Medical Sociology. Metropolitan Birmingham is home to over 1 million people and is at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with plentiful cultural and recreational opportunities.
Dibner 2011-2012 Fellowships
Deadline: December 15 2010
http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=566#dibner
Updated: July 15 2010
The Dibner History of Science Program offers historians of science and technology the opportunity to write and 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 the PhD by June of 2010.
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.
Wagner Fellowship in Philosophy of Risk, University of Pittsburgh
Deadline: November 15 2010
http://www.pitt.edu/~pittcntr/Joining/wagner_risk_fellow_application.html
Updated: July 15 2010
The Center for Philosophy of Science seeks applications from scholars in philosophy of science for a fellowship in philosophy of risk for the academic year 2011-2012. The Wagner Fellow will reside in Pittsburgh for the term of the fellowship and work in the Center for Philosophy of Science.
The Fellow will:
• undertake an original research project in the philosophy of risk from a philosophy of science perspective;
• participate as a fellow in the intellectual life of the Center for Philosophy of Science;
• organize an open call conference on the philosophy of risk to be held in the Center for Philosophy of Science at the conclusion of fellowship period.
Applicants should:
• have a doctorate in philosophy, in history and philosophy of science, or in a closely related field;
• be a more senior scholar at least five years past the awarding of their doctorate;
• have an established record of scholarship pertinent to philosophy of risk.
Fellowship stipend: US$65,000, to be paid in eight monthly installments between September 2011- April 2012 and also a supplementary budget to support the conference.
2011-12 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice
Deadline: September 13 2010
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships
Updated: July 15 2010
The Commonwealth Fund invites applications from mid-career professionals (e.g. academic researchers, government policymakers, clinicians, managers, and journalists) from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the U.K. Harkness Fellows spend up to 12 months in the U.S. working with leading experts to conduct a research study that addresses a critical issue on the health policy agenda in both the U.S. and their home country. The Fellowship awards up to U.S. $107,000 which covers roundtrip travel to the U.S., a living allowance and project-related funds. For more details about the Fellowship program, application process, and suggested project themes, please visit the Fund’s web site at http://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships
The Commonwealth Fund aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable.
Postdoctoral Position in Heritage and Archaeology, Stanford University
Deadline: September 01 2010
http://careercenter.aaanet.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3375314
Updated: May 16 2010
The Stanford Archaeology Center announces a postdoctoral position in any area of global heritage with some preference for applicants working on archaeological ethics, rights and internationalism. The main focus of the fellowship will be on published output. The candidate is also expected to teach one course per year in heritage, organize one academic conference at Stanford during the fellowship, and engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Lynn Meskell.
The application receipt deadline is September 1, 2010. Interviews will be held in October 2010 and the position will begin in early January, 2011.
Submit your print materials via U.S. mail to: Heritage Postdoctoral Fellowship Search Committee Stanford Archaeology Center Stanford University P. O. Box 20446 Stanford, CA 94309
All applications must include the following: A current curriculum vitae; A statement of proposed research; A dissertation abstract or summary; An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus; A conference proposal; A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper); Three sealed letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommender to the address above.
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National Humanities Center Fellowships 2010-2011
Deadline: October 15 2010
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/
Updated: May 16 2010
The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study in the humanities during the academic year, September 2011 through May 2012. Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and new Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the United States.
Deadline and Application Procedures. Applicants submit the Center’s form, supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1000-word project proposal, and three letters of recommendation. You may request application material from Fellowship Program, National Humanities Center, Post Office Box 12256, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2256, or obtain the form and instructions from the Center’s website. Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by 15 October 2010.
The D. Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia
Updated: January 14 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 2010-2011. Established 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. 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 provides fellowships and grants to encourage and support graduate students and young scholars in the field.
Dissertation Fellowship
Eligibility: PhD candidate who is writing his/her dissertation.
Amount of award: $25,000
Exchange Student Fellowship
Eligibility: Student who wishes to expand his/her scholarly experience by studying abroad.
Amount of award: $20,000 full-year, $10,000 half-year
Traveling/Research Grant
Eligibility: Must present a paper at an international conference, workshop or annual meeting, or do a short-term research project (less than a month).
Amount of award: Up to $2,500
Group Grant
Eligibility: Grants will be available to groups that organize workshops or international meetings. These meetings must be held in the United States and conducted in English.
Amount of award: Up to $5,000
For further information visit our website: www.dkimfoundation.org.