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Postdoctoral fellowship in history and philosophy of science, Pittsburgh PA (U.S.A.), Deadline: 15 Feb 2012

University of Pittsburgh

Mellon Post Doctoral Fellowship in the History & Philosophy of Science

The Department of History and Philosophy of Science is pleased to offer a 
one or two term Mellon Post Doctoral Fellowship in the period August 30, 
2012---April 30, 2013. The Fellowship is to support a scholar with a 
clearly defined monograph project in some area of the history of science 
or history and philosophy of science. The successful candidate would, in 
addition to pursuing his or her research goals, be expected to teach one 
course each term centered on that research, and would grant the University 
of Pittsburgh Press the first option to publish the monograph.  Senior 
scholars should apply for a single semester; junior scholars may apply for 
two semesters.  The fellowship is in the amount of $40,000, and comes with 
a full package of benefits.

This Fellowship is funded as part of a grant from the Mellon Foundation to 
support the development of publishing in the History and Philosophy of 
Science through University of Pittsburgh Press and interactions between 
the World History Center and the Department of History and Philosophy of 
Science.  Special consideration will be given to applications that are 
consonant with the goals of those projects. Electronic versions of the 
application are strongly preferred and should be sent via email to Joann 
McIntyre, Department of History and Philosophy of Science: vanna@pitt.edu

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012.
Notification by: March 15, 2012.
Acceptance required by: April 15, 2012.

Applications should include the following:

(1) A cover letter indicating that a Postdoctoral Fellowship is sought.
(2) A description of the project to be undertaken during residence
(500-1000 words).
(3) A curriculum vitae.
(4) A sample of your written work.
(5) Names of three referees who can supply letters upon request.

Information about the Department of History and Philosophy of Science can 
be found at http://www.pitt.edu/~hpsdept/. Additional information about 
the University of Pittsburgh may be found at http://www.pitt.edu, and 
about the Press at http://www.upress.pitt.edu/upressIndex.aspx. The 
University of Pittsburgh is located in the heart of one of the most 
livable cities in the United States.  There are numerous sites devoted to 
the city of Pittsburgh, including: http://www.pittsburghlive.com, 
http://www.pittsburgh.net, and http://www.greater-pittsburgh.com.