STEP - Science and Technology in the European Periphery

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