STEP - Science and Technology in the European Periphery

2011-13 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Science, Technology and Society, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, University of Southern California

Institution Type: College / University
Location: California, United States
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Research Cluster in Science, Technology and Society at the University of Southern California seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year appointment (to be renewed after the first year) in the department of Sociology, beginning in the Fall 2011. The STS Research Cluster is a new interdisciplinary initiative that seeks to foster contemporary and historical inquiry into the contexts of scientific knowledge production and the societal impact of technological innovation. For more information, please see our website: http://www.college.usc.edu/sts

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop a research project, teach one course per year (in a discipline appropriate to his or her training), and play an active role in the design and coordination of the activities of the STS Research Cluster. Applicants with backgrounds in anthropology, art history, communication, history, literature, sociology and related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates for the position must have received their PhD by June 2011. Prospective candidates should send a letter describing their research and teaching interests; a CV; one writing sample; and the names of three referees to: Prof. Andrew Lakoff, Department of Sociology, University of Southern California, 3620 South Vermont Avenue, Kaprielian Hall 352, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2539. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2010.

USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact:

Prof. Andrew Lakoff, Department of Sociology, University of Southern California, 3620 South Vermont Avenue, Kaprielian Hall 352, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2539.
Website: http://www.college.usc.edu/sts
Primary Category:
Secondary Categories: Anthropology
History of Science, Medicine, and Technology
Humanities
Social Sciences
Sociology
Posting Date: 11/04/2010
Closing Date 12/15/2010