Position Description: New Graduate Program
Institution/Employer: York University
Location: Toronto, CA
Due Date for Applications: 01/01/2010
Duration: Permanent
Additional Information: York University has developed and proposed a new Graduate Program in Science and Technologies Studies. The Program is still pending OCGS approval. If approved, the Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies would offer advanced training leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The program\'s mandate will be to produce graduates equipped to utilize the rich tools afforded by interdisciplinary scholarship in science and technology studies, with an emphasis on four fields: Biosciences and Biotechnologies; Human-Machine Interactions; Public Science; Physics Systems. For more information see the Graduate Science and Technology Studies Program website at: http://www.yorku.ca/gradsts/, or contact Professor Bernard Lightman (lightman@yorku.ca/416-736-2100 ext. 22028).
Web Address for More Info: http://www.yorku.ca/gradsts
Contact E-mail for More Info: lightman@yorku.ca

Position Description: Graduate Studentship
Institution/Employer: University of Cagliari - Joint Ph.D. Program in History, Philosohy and Didactics of Science
Location: Cagliari, Italy
Due Date for Applications: 01/23/2011
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Requirements: Students holding a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply for admission. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, the backgrounds of prospective students may vary considerably, ranging from scientific disciplines - e.g. physics, mathematics, the life sciences - to the humanities - e.g. philosophy, psychology, education.
Additional Information: We welcome and highly encourage applications by international students wishing to pursue a research project in areas of mathematical logic or philosophy of science related to the research interests of our Faculty (see below). It is expected that at least one financially assisted Ph.D. position will be awarded to students in the Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Science curriculum. 1. General information on the program The Ph.D. Program in History, Philosophy and Didactics of Science was instituted in 2004. The program is limited in size, so that each student may work closely with our faculty and receive substantial individual attention. 2. Structure of the program The program consists of 3 semesters of coursework followed by 3 semesters of supervised dissertation research. It is divided into three curricula: a) History of Science; b) Mathematical Logic and Philosophy of Science; c) Didactics of Science. 3. Admission 3.1 Eligibility Students holding a bachelor�s or master�s degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply for admission. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, the backgrounds of prospective students may vary considerably, ranging from scientific disciplines � e.g. physics, mathematics, the life sciences � to the humanities � e.g. philosophy, psychology, education. 3.2 Application Students are admitted only once each academic year for the Spring semester, beginning in March. The deadline for application for the Spring semester, 2011 will be January 23, 2011. Applications should be submitted on-line, at the address https://webstudenti.unica.it/esse3/Start.do . Before submitting your application you must register, by clicking on the link �Registration�. After registering, you should enter the Reserved Area --> Registrar�s Office --> Admission Test --> Registration --> Ph.D. Course. Here, you should look for �Scuola di Dottorato in Filosofia ed Epistemologia - Dottorato in Storia, Filosofia e Didattica delle Scienze� and click on Iscriviti --> Confirm. After submitting your on-line application you should pay an application fee of � 28.68. You cannot pay this fee before two working days are elapsed from the date of your on-line application. The application fee is payable on-line by credit card, by clicking on Registrar�s Office --> Payments. Evidence of the fee payment should be exhibited upon request on the day of the written examination (see sec. 3.3 below). 3.3 Admission screening All applicants will be required to take part in a selection, consisting of a written and an oral examination, to be held in Cagliari (betwen February 3 and 11, 2011) under the supervision of members of the Graduate Studies Committee and of external referees. Only applicants who pass the selection will be admitted to the program. The written test will consist of an essay to be completed on an assigned topic, plus possibly some exercises and problems (only for the Mathematical Logic curriculum). The interview will be focussed on the research interests of the applicant. Notification of admission and financial assistance will be made shortly after the screening. 3.4 Financial assistance All enrolled students will be granted tuition waivers. In addition, a number of stipends will be awarded, partly depending on the availability of private sponsorships. At present, we expect to award three-year fellowships for 3 students out of a total 6. 4. Supervision and mentoring 4.1 Graduate Studies Committee The Graduate Studies Committee oversees all activities in the graduate program. It consists of the Graduate Coordinator and other Faculty members whose research interests are related to the topics of the program�s curricula. In particular, the Graduate Studies Committee appoints the selection board and the final examination board, as well as the students� advisors, and monitors the students� progress towards completion of their requirements. 4.2 Graduate Coordinator The Graduate Coordinator is the first person a graduate students contacts upon entering the program. He/she administers regulations relating to students and monitors their academic progress. 4.3 Advisor Each student will be assigned, within his/her first semester in the program, a member of the Graduate Studies Committee as an advisor, depending on the research interests of the aspirant. He or she will normally, but not necessarily, function also as a dissertation advisor. Since the assignment will be made in such a way that the interests of each student fall within the areas of competence of his/her advisor, the latter will be in a position to follow closely and actively the progress of the former. 5. Program requirements 5.1 Coursework Students are required to choose one of the three curricula in the program and to take a total of 3 single-semester courses during their first three semesters. After completing each course, they will submit a written report to their respective advisors; each report will be evaluated by the Graduate Studies Committee. In addition, they are required to attend all talks, seminars or conferences organised by the Graduate Studies Committee. 5.2 Teaching Any student who is awarded financial assistance may be required to assist in undergraduate teaching, depending on the department�s needs and subject to the approval of the student�s advisor. The teaching load cannot exceed 20 hours per semester. 5.3 Research All students must successfully demonstrate proficiency in doing highly original publishable-quality research. At the end of their third semester, they are required to specify the topic of their final dissertation. At the end of their third and fifth semester, they are expected to orally present to the Graduate Studies Committee two Midterm Reports on the advancement of their research projects. Only aspirants whose first Midterm Reports are approved will be admitted to the final two semesters of the program. The final dissertation may be written either in English or in Italian. 5.4 Residency requirements At least three semesters must be spent in resident study at the University of Cagliari. The remaining three semesters may be spent at other accredited Italian or foreign universities. All students are encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad; in particular, students receiving financial assistance may apply for a 50% grant raise for each stay at a foreign university (provided it lasts one month or longer). 6. Facilities Students may access the facilities of the Department of Education and Philosophy � in particular, they will share an office with other students in the program. 7. Final examination The dissertation will be evaluated by a Board appointed by the Graduate Studies Committee. In addition, a report from an external referee will be taken into account. The candidate is expected to orally defend her/his dissertation before the Board. A Board member may vote to pass the student only if in his or her opinion the dissertation is acceptable as submitted or if it requires changes that are minor in substance or of an editorial nature. A student may pass only if a consensus is reached among the Board members. 8. Members of the Logic and Philosophy of Science research group The aspirant will have the opportunity to actively cooperate in research activities with the following members of the Logic and Philosophy of Science research group (full or associate professors in this list may also be chosen as advisors): Roberto Giuntini (Full professor): quantum logic, fuzzy logic, quantum computation Marco Giunti (Associate professor, Graduate Coordinator): dynamical systems, computation theory, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of mind, general philosophy of science Francesco Paoli (Associate professor): nonclassical logics, abstract algebraic logic, philosophy of logic Hector Freytes (Research associate): quantum logic, fuzzy logic, categorical logic Laura Felline (Postdoctoral researcher): philosophy of physics, epistemology Antonio Ledda (Postdoctoral researcher): nonclassical logics, abstract algebraic logic Giuseppe Sergioli (Postdoctoral researcher): quantum computation, foundations of physics
Web Address for More Info: https://webstudenti.unica.it/esse3/Start.do
Contact E-mail for More Info: giunti@unica.it

Position Description: Mellon Post Doctoral Fellowship in the History & Philosophy of Science
Institution/Employer: University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Due Date for Applications: 02/15/2010
Duration: 8/30/2010 to 4/30/2011
Eligibility Requirements: Doctorate in History and/or Philosophy of Science
Additional Information: 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, 2010---April 30, 2011. 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. 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.” Application Deadline: February 15, 2010. Notification by: March 15, 2010. Acceptance required by: April 15, 2010. 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. Electronic versions of the application are strongly preferred and should be sent via email to: vanna@pitt.edu
Web Address for More Info: http://www.pitt.edu/~hpsdept/
Contact E-mail for More Info: vanna@pitt.edu

Position Description: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution/Employer: University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Due Date for Applications: 03/04/2011
Duration: 2 Year
Eligibility Requirements: Ph.D. in History of Science, World History, or related field
Additional Information: The World History Center (www.worldhistory.pitt.edu) and the Department of History (www.history.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh seek applicants, pending budgetary approval, for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in World History of Science beginning fall 2011. This position is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. We seek candidates who can demonstrate strong training in global historical studies, and who have a specialization in history of science. The successful candidate will direct an annual conference on a topic in history of science at the global level, will co-edit a collective volume based on each conference, and will participate in research, teaching, and other activities of the center and the department. Teaching will include two courses each year, including a graduate course in the second year. Salary and benefits are competitive. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. before June 2011. Send letter of application, full CV, a dissertation chapter, and three letters of recommendation to Patrick Manning, Chair, World History of Science Postdoc Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Application materials may be submitted by e-mail to pmanning@pitt.edu. Deadline for applications is March 4, 2011. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.
Web Address for More Info: www.worldhistory.pitt.edu
Contact E-mail for More Info: pmanning@pitt.edu

Position Description: Postdoctoral Position
Institution/Employer: Situating Science Research Cluster
Location: University of British Columbia
Due Date for Applications: 05/04/2009
Duration: 1 year
Additional Information: The University of British Columbia announces a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in science and technology studies, funded by the SSHRC Cluster Grant, \"Situating Science.\" The fellowship is for one year with a base salary of $35,000, with the possibility of augmenting this salary through teaching ($6000 per course and up to a maximum of three courses over the year). In addition to engaging in research, the fellow will be expected to engage in networking activities for the UBC node of the grant network, including helping to plan and execute the Cluster conference on \"Objectivity in Science\" to be held in Vancouver in June 2010. Applicants must articulate how their research projects fit within one or more of the four themes of the cluster; these themes can be found at www.situsci.ca/en/aboutus.html. Questions about the cluster, the application procedure, and the faculty mentors in science and technology studies at UBC should be directed to Alan Richardson at alanr@interchange.ubc.ca. Full applications will contain a cover letter, academic cv, writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. Application deadline is 4 May 2009. Applications should be sent to Professor Alan Richardson, Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, 1866 Main Mall - E370, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, CANADA. The position starts on 1 July 2009. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Web Address for More Info: www.situsci.ca
Contact E-mail for More Info: alanr@interchange.ubc.ca

Position Description: PhD Position in Philosophy of the Life Sciences
Institution/Employer: Department of Philosophy, Bielefeld University
Location: Bielefeld, Germany
Due Date for Applications: 05/15/2011
Duration: 2 (+1) year
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should hold an advanced degree (Master of Arts or equivalent) in philosophy or history and philosophy of science. The successful candidate need not be able to speak German, but will be encouraged to learn it to fully participate in departmental life.
Additional Information: The Department of Philosophy at Bielefeld University is inviting applications for a doctoral position in philosophy of the life sciences. The topic may be freely chosen within any area of the life sciences, but should preferably address an issue related either to medicine or anthropology. The position will be awarded for two years, starting in October 2011.
Web Address for More Info: http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/philosophie/personen/kronfeldner/PhD-grant-Bielefeld_PLS.pdf
Contact E-mail for More Info: Eike Schilling

Position Description: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution/Employer: University of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Due Date for Applications: 05/29/2009
Duration: 2 years
Additional Information: The University of Alberta announces a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in science and technology studies, funded by the SSHRC Cluster Grant, \"Situating Science.\" The base salary for the fellowship is $35,000, with the possibility of augmenting this salary through teaching. In addition to engaging in research, the fellow will be expected to engage in networking activities for the University of Alberta node of the grant network, including helping to plan and execute the Cluster Workshop on \"Health Legacies: Militarization, Health, and Society\" to be held in Edmonton in September 2009. Applicants must articulate how their research projects fit within one or more of the four themes of the cluster; these themes can be found at www.situsci.ca/en/aboutus.html. Full applications will contain a cover letter, academic cv, writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. The application deadline is 29 May 2009. Applications (hardcopies only please) should be sent to Professor Robert Smith, Director, STS Program, Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1-17 Humanities Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E5, Canada. The position starts on 1 August 2009.
Web Address for More Info: www.situsci.ca
Contact E-mail for More Info: robert.smith@ualberta.ca

Position Description: Interdisciplinary course of studies at the University of Tuebingen, Germany [in German]
Institution/Employer: FORUM SCIENTIARUM, University of Tuebingen
Location: Tuebingen, Germany
Due Date for Applications: 06/30/2009
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate Studentship
Additional Information: The FORUM SCIENTIARUM, a central institution of the University of Tuebingen, announces a one-year course of studies for undergraduate students of any discipline. The course's language is German. For further information please see the announcement below. Interdisziplinaeres Studienkolleg am FORUM SCIENTIARUM, Universitaet Tuebingen Das FORUM SCIENTIARUM an der Universitaet Tuebingen schreibt ein interdisziplinaeres Studienkolleg aus zum Thema \"Kosmologie - Evolution - Geschichte\". Das Studienkolleg startet im Oktober 2009 und endet im Juli 2010. Das FORUM SCIENTIARUM laedt 25 Studierende aller Fachrichtungen und aller Studiengaenge dazu ein, Uber zwei Semester die natur- und geisteswissenschaftlichen Modelle kennen zu lernen, die zur Erklaerung von Kosmos, Evolution und Geschichte herangezogen werden, und gleichzeitig zu erfahren, wie diese Modelle sich gegenseitig bedingen und beeinflussen. Das Programm ist studienbegleitend und besteht aus hochkaraetig besetzten Vortraegen, Seminaren und eigenen kleinen interdisziplinaeren Forschungsprojekten. Die Studierenden muessen fuer die Dauer des Kollegs an der Universitaet Tuebingen immatrikuliert sein, wobei das FORUM SCIENTIARUM externen Studierenden bei der Studienplatzvergabe hilft. Es koennen bis zu 12 ECTS-Punkten erworben werden. Die Bewerbung erfolgt formlos (Lebenslauf, Zwischenpruefungszeugnis o.a., Motivationsschreiben). Bewerbungsfrist: 30. Juni 2009. Das FORUM SCIENTIARUM ist eine Zentrale Einrichtung der Universitaet Tuebingen, die sich dem Dialog zwischen den Disziplinen, besonders zwischen den Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften widmet. Weitere Informationen Uber das Forum und das Studienkolleg, den Ablauf und die Bewerbung finden sich unter: http://www.forum-scientiarum.uni-tuebingen.de/studienkolleg --- Kontakt: FORUM SCIENTIARUM Universitaet Tuebingen Dr. Niels Weidtmann Wissenschaftlicher Leiter Doblerstrasse 33, 72074 Tuebingen Tel.: +49-(0)7071-40716-0 Fax -20 info@fsci.uni-tuebingen.de http://www.forum-scientiarum.uni-tuebingen.de
Web Address for More Info: http://www.forum-scientiarum.uni-tuebingen.de/studienkolleg
Contact E-mail for More Info: info@fsci.uni-tuebingen.de

Position Description: Faculty Position in Philosophy
Institution/Employer: Sabanci University
Location: Istanbul - Turkey
Due Date for Applications: 06/30/2011
Eligibility Requirements: The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabanci University, invites applications for a faculty position in philosophy. We seek a scholar who will contribute to the development of degree programs in philosophy and to the existing cultural studies programs. Applicants who specialize in social studies of science, history and philosophy of science, or ethics and social and political philosophy with a good grounding in the philosophical debates regarding science and technology are encouraged to apply. A strong publication potential, excellent research record and a desire to contribute to an interdisciplinary scholarly environment is expected. Candidates must be committed to high standards in teaching general introductory courses as well as more specialized upper level courses. The position is open as of September 2011 to mid-career candidates as well as candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D or are near completion. Applicants are asked to complete an online application form through the university website http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/?aday_calisanlar/akademik_is_basvurulari.html Additionally, a curriculum vita, a clear statement of current and planned research and teaching activities, and the names of at least three references should be sent via email to: Mehmet Ba�, Dean, bac@sabanciuniv.edu , cc: Inci Ceydeli, Faculty Manager, inci@sabanciuniv.edu
Additional Information: A department-free, private, innovative academic institution, Sabanci University offers excellent facilities at a modern campus located in Istanbul. The university admits top-ranking students for its undergraduate programs through a centralized university entrance examination. It provides faculty members excellent support, including housing on campus or a housing stipend. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has degree programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA), Cultural Studies (BA, MA), Economics (BA, MA, PhD), European Studies (MA), History (MA, PhD), Management (BA) Political Science (MA, PhD), Social and Political Sciences (BA), Visual Arts & Communication Design (BA, MA). Please refer to http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/ssbf/eng/ for more information.
Web Address for More Info: http://www.sabanciuniv.edu
Contact E-mail for More Info: bac@sabanciuniv.edu

Position Description: Associate Professor
Institution/Employer: Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Due Date for Applications: 07/01/2009
Duration: Permanent
Eligibility Requirements: Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark (http://www.ivs.au.dk) invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2010. The Department of Science Studies forms part of the Faculty of Science, and is responsible for research and education in history and philosophy of science. The Department seeks a historian or philosopher of mathematics and/or computer science with significant publications and research interest within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and computer science broadly conceived. The requirements for a successful application are an strong record of research and teaching within history and/or philosophy of mathematics and computer science, and the ability to teach in English or Danish. Experience with academic administration and fund raising is desirable.
Additional Information: Duties will include instruction at the undergraduate and postgraduate level within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and computer science, preferably including mandatory courses in philosophy of mathematics and computer science for undergraduate students in mathematics and computer science. The Department offers courses in philosophy of science for all science programmes. All courses are based on extensive use of historical and contemporary cases, and faculty members from the Department collaborate on developing the course format. The new Associate Professor is expected to participate actively in the strategic development of the departments research focus on studies of contemporary science. The Department is interested in developing new teaching initiatives in science studies. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Department's activities and to be present on a daily basis.
Web Address for More Info: http://science.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/science.au.dk/files/Stillingsopslag/212_292_uk.pdf
Contact E-mail for More Info: hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Position Description: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution/Employer: Dept of Science Studies, Aarhus University
Location: Aarhus University
Due Date for Applications: 08/01/2010
Duration: 1.5-2 years
Eligibility Requirements: The successful candidate will work as part of the project 'Philosophy of Contemporary Science in Practice' that investigates the development of contemporary science with a particular focus on disciplinary structures and changes in practices. Applicants are encouraged to contact Hanne Andersen at hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk prior to submitting their application to get further information on the project and discuss ideas for their individual subproject.
Additional Information: Requirements: PhD in philosophy of science or history of science, experience with combining philosophical analyses with historical or contemporary case studies
Web Address for More Info: http://science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/
Contact E-mail for More Info: hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Position Description: Associate Professor, Philosophy of Science
Institution/Employer: Department of Science Studies
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Due Date for Applications: 08/20/2010
Duration: Permanent
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must document a strong international research record within philosophy of science. In addition, candidates must document teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate level. Experience with academic administration is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Department's activities and to be present on a daily basis.
Additional Information: The Department offers courses in philosophy of science for all science programs at Aarhus University. All courses are based on extensive use of historical and contemporary cases, and faculty members from the Department of Science Studies collaborate on developing the course format. Duties will include participation in this activity with a special responsibility for the courses in the physical-chemical sciences, as well as participation in the development of the department's new graduate program in science studies. The successful candidate is also expected to participate actively in the strategic development of the departments research focus on studies of contemporary science, and to participate actively in fundraising. The Department of Science Studies forms part of the Faculty of Science and is responsible for research and education in history and philosophy of science. The department is currently developing a new graduate program in science studies and is therefore working at broadening its research profile. The department aims at a high degree of collaboration between history, philosophy and sociology of science, and priority will be given to candidates with profiles that include such collaboration or similar forms of proven cross-disciplinary interests. A complete list of publications, a description of future research plans, information about previous research activities and management experience, description of teaching qualifications and of the applicant's views on or ideas for teaching philosophy of science to science students, and a sample of publications (max 5) (see http://science.au.dk/fileadmin/site_files/science.au.dk/files/document1043.pdf for the recommended level of detail).
Web Address for More Info: http://science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/
Contact E-mail for More Info: hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Position Description: Call for Workshop Proposals
Institution/Employer: Situating Science Research Cluster
Location: Canada
Due Date for Applications: 09/25/2009
Eligibility Requirements: Situating Science is a SSHRC-funded Strategic Knowledge Cluster, mandated to build networks among scholars, Canadian and international, in the various disciplines engaged in the humanistic and social study of science and technology, and to engage the work of these scholars with the wider Canadian public. Situating Science is soliciting workshop proposals for the 2010 - 2011 academic year. Up to two workshops will be funded (up to $10,000 each). Workshop topics should fall under one of the four themes of the Cluster: Science and its Publics Historical Epistemology and Ontology (including philosophy of science) Material Culture and Scientific/Technological Practices Geography and Sites of Knowing
Additional Information: Detailed information on the themes can be found at www.situsci.ca. The themes are intended to be broad and flexible. If in doubt as to whether your proposed topic fits within one of the themes, contact your local SituSci organisers or the SituSci central office (contact info below). In accordance with SituSci\'s mandate, organisers are encouraged to seek inter-disciplinary participation (from within and/or outside the academy), and, where feasible, include a public component to their event. The Cluster will provide financial and organisational support, with the expectation that organisers will leverage additional funding from partnering institutions. The Proposal should be no more than three pages, including: Workshop title Cluster theme under which workshop falls Short description of workshop Possible participants Preliminary budget Potential sources of outside funding Possible inter-disciplinary partnerships (e.g., museums, journalists, etc.) Preliminary plans for involvement of students Possible date Proposals and queries are to be sent to the local SituSci organiser: West Coast: Alan Richardson, UBC alanr@interchange.ubc.ca Alberta: Robert Smith, U. Alberta rwsmith@ualberta.ca Saskatchewan: Larry Stewart, U. Saskatchewan stewartl@usask.ca Ontario: Bernie Lightman, York U. lightman@yorku.ca Quebec: Yves Gingras, UQAM gingras.yves@uqam.ca Nicholas Dew, McGill nicholas.dew@mcgill.ca Atlantic: Gordon McOuat, King\'s College gmcouat@dal.ca Or to the SituSci central office at: situsci@dal.ca 902 422-1271
Web Address for More Info: situsci.dal.ca
Contact E-mail for More Info: situsci@dal.ca

Position Description: New Graduate Program
Institution/Employer: Departement of Social Studies / University of Vienna
Location: Vienna / Austria
Due Date for Applications: 09/30/2009
Duration: 4 Semester
Eligibility Requirements: Open to various backgrounds, B.A. degree or higher is required for the Master program
Additional Information: In October 2009, the Department of Social Studies of Science at the University of Vienna will start a new international master programme in �Science � Technology � Society� (teaching language: English). The concrete foci of the courses offered will be announced at the beginning of the academic year: * �Knowledge Cultures�, which deals with the different ways in that sciences produce knowledge and how this production both is framed by and frames society. This, on the one hand, includes shifting cultures and practices of knowledge production, cooperation and competition in techno-science, the continuous re-organisation of knowledge along and beyond dicisplinary borders as well as the internationalisation of knowledge and issues of knowledge management. It also embraces more recent debates around issues such as �good scientific practice�, peer-review systems or fraud in science. Beyond this, the relation of techno-scientific knowledge to other societal ways of knowing and the role of techno-science in everyday contexts will be addressed. * �Techno-science and Society�: Communicating and Interacting� focuses on the interfaces and relations between science, technology and society, their mutual understanding, but also on emerging conflicts and controversies. This implies to investigate the complex relations of techno-science and governance and to ask questions related to the ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) of research. It further embraces to study, discuss and compare different approaches to science communication, the relation of technology and scientific knowledge to broader cultural framings and imaginaries, and the relations of techno-sciences and the media. * �Politics of Knowledge and its Institutional Dimensions� deals with issues of science and innovation policy as well as with the changing institutional contexts in which knowledge is produced. This includes to scrutinise changes in university organisation, i.e., the rise of university autonomy, entrepreneurship and audit cultures, and the impact of these changes on research and teaching. Beyond this, also the governance of innovation processes and policy-making around techno-science will be central issues in this specialisation.
Web Address for More Info: http://sciencestudies.univie.ac.at/
Contact E-mail for More Info: master.sciencestudies@univie.ac.at

Position Description: Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship
Institution/Employer: U of Notre Dame
Location: Notre Dame, IN 46556
Due Date for Applications: 09/30/2009
Additional Information: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME. The Program of Liberal Studies (PLS) seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in the history of science, beginning Fall 2010. PLS is a Great Books department with 150 undergraduate majors, founded in 1950, with its own tenure-line faculty trained in various disciplines and committed to an integrated program of undergraduate studies. We are looking for candidates eager to pursue their teaching and research in the context of an interdisciplinary department offering a curriculum based on primary texts. AOS: open, with a preference for the history of the physical or life sciences in any period from the seventeenth-century to the present. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities will include leading Great Books seminars, teaching courses in the Program\'s natural science sequence (�Fundamental Concepts of Natural Science,� �Scientific Inquiry: Theories and Practices,� and �Science, Society, and the Human Person�), and directing senior theses. The successful candidate will also teach in Notre Dame�s graduate program in the History and Philosophy of Science. Ph.D. required. Promise of strong publication program and superior teaching expected. Ability to contribute to Notre Dame�s Catholic mission will be considered an asset. Salary and research support more than competitive. Teaching load 2/2, plus senior thesis supervision. Notre Dame is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, minorities, and Catholics to apply. We urge candidates to address in their cover letters the department description on our website (see http://pls.nd.edu) and to describe particular competence to teach one or more of the courses in our natural science sequence. Please send letter, dossier, and brief writing sample by September 30 to Stephen M. Fallon, Chair, Program of Liberal Studies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
Web Address for More Info: http://pls.nd/edu
Contact E-mail for More Info: prlibst@nd.edu

Position Description: Visiting Fellowship
Institution/Employer: Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science
Location: University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Due Date for Applications: 09/30/2009
Duration: 1 semester
Eligibility Requirements: We are currently inviting applications for one-semester visiting fellowships at The University of Sydney, for either second semester (August to November) 2010 or first semester (February to May) 2011.�This program is associated with The Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science (SCFS),�a research centre sponsoring work into the logical, philosophical and historical foundations of science (further details below).�We are hoping to receive applications from leading historians and philosophers of science (including the special sciences and biomedical sciences) at any post-PhD career stage. This is the fourth round of such fellowships and we anticipate being able to offer them each year.
Additional Information: It is expected that there will be up to four fellowships per year, and each fellowship will come with a travelling allowance of up to AUD 6,000. These fellowships will provide opportunities for academics on sabbatical from their home institution to spend a semester in a productive and collegial research environment (in a beautiful city), to work with members of the SCFS and with other visiting fellows. The stipend is to help offset some of the travelling and living-away-from-home expenses. The successful applicants will be expected to work on a specific research project that is of interest to members of the SCFS.�One of the aims of the SCFS is to strengthen international links in history and philosophy of science, so expressions of interest from researchers outside Australia are particularly encouraged. Applications should including a cover letter, a CV, and a brief outline of the proposed research project (including why you wish to pursue the research at the University of Sydney and which members of the SCFS team you anticipate collaborating with). Applications should be sent (preferably electronically) to: Rod Taveira Administrative Officer Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry A14, Main Quadrangle University of Sydney Sydney, NSW, 2006 Australia Email:�rodney.taveira@usyd.edu.au by 30th September 2009. ABOUT THE SYDNEY CENTRE FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE The SCFS is an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Sydney. We draw together researchers from philosophy, history, history and philosophy of science, science and medicine, with research concentrations in and around foundations of physics, decision theory, history and philosophy of biology, history of early modern science, and history of medicine. Senior members of the SCFS include, Warwick Anderson, Stephen Bartlett, Alison Bashford, David Braddon-Mitchell, Mark Colyvan, Clio Cresswell, Ofer Gal, Stephen Garton,�Stephen Gaukroger,�Paul Griffiths, Jenann Ismael, Ian Kerridge, Dominic Murphy, Hans Pols, Huw Price, Dean Rickles, Nick Smith, and Karola Stotz. We also have a number of mid-career and junior faculty, as well as several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students associated with the SCFS. Further details can be found on our website:�http://www.usyd.edu.au/foundations_of_science
Web Address for More Info: http://www.usyd.edu.au/foundations_of_science/
Contact E-mail for More Info: rodney.taveira@usyd.edu.au

Position Description: PhD positions
Institution/Employer: Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University
Location: Aarhus, Denmark
Due Date for Applications: 10/15/2009
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility Requirements: Masters Degree in either science or history/philosophy of science.
Additional Information: The Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University (http://www.ivs.au.dk/index.jsp) invites applications for 3 full-time PhD fellowships to commence during Spring/Summer 2010. The successful candidates will work as part of the project �Philosophy of Contemporary Science in Practice� led by Hanne Andersen. The aim of the project aims is to gain a detailed understanding of the development of contemporary science with a particular focus on disciplinary structures and changes in practices. Applicants are encouraged to contact Hanne Andersen at hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk prior to submitting their application to get further information on the project and discuss ideas for their PhD projects. Application deadlines are October 15 2009, February 1 2010, and April 15 2010. Applications must be made electronically to Aarhus Graduate School of Science. Instructions on how to apply can be found at http://science.au.dk/en/studies/phd-studies/for-applicants/calls/applicants-guide/#c26945 The fellowships are granted for a period of up to three years. The basic salary amounts to approx. DKK 25,000 per month before tax, including pension and holiday pay.
Contact E-mail for More Info: hanne.andersen@ivs.au.dk

Position Description: Research Fellowship
Institution/Employer: University of Exeter
Location: University of Exeter Cornwall Campus and The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Due Date for Applications: 10/24/2008
Duration: 18 Months
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD in nineteenth and/or twentieth century history with special reference to one or more of the following areas: business, the physical sciences, technology, and medicine. They should have a record of excellent research publications or evidence of strong publishing potential, as well as expertise in producing and processing digital images, and experience of website and museum design
Additional Information: This is an AHRC-funded Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow for the project: \'Connecting Cornwall: Telecommunications, Locality and Work in West Britain, 1870-1918\' The project is run by the University of Exeter, Department of History (Cornwall Campus), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Ref. R06N1779) This full-time post is available from 2 February 2009 on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2010. The post forms a key part of a major collaboration between the University of Exeter\'s Cornwall Campus (near Falmouth) and the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum (near Land\'s End). Funded by a large award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, \'Connecting Cornwall\' will explore the social, cultural, geographical and economic aspects of telecommunications in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Cornwall. The project focuses primarily on activities of the cable and wireless telegraphic stations at Porthcurno and Poldhu, and the themes of local impact, technological innovation, employment and health. The postholder will be required to locate, interpret, and help digitally image relevant material in the archives at the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, as well as elsewhere in Cornwall, and in London and Oxford. Working in a team of academic historians, museum professionals and information technologists, the postholder will help disseminate the research in the form of scholarly publications, conference papers, an electronic database and website, a museum exhibition, and educational resources. The successful candidate will have a PhD in nineteenth and/or twentieth century history with special reference to one or more of the following areas: business, the physical sciences, technology, and medicine. They should have a record of excellent research publications or evidence of strong publishing potential, as well as expertise in producing and processing digital images, and experience of website and museum design. They will be spending most of their time in the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum but will also be required to travel to the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus, as well as make frequent research trips to other archives in Cornwall, and to London and Oxford. They will be required to interact with colleagues working on other sites via webcams and videoconferencing, and will be required to work effectively as part of a team and to tight deadlines. The University of Exeter is a Founding Partner in the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC), a multi-million pound initiative aimed at expanding Higher Education opportunities in Cornwall. The new �100 million campus near Falmouth, shared with University College Falmouth opened in September 2004. The starting salary will be �23,577 to �30,763 per annum subject to knowledge, skills and experience. Application packs are available from the web address below, quoting reference number R06N1779. The closing date for completed applications is 24 October 2008 (12 noon). The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in its workforce and, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, is particularly keen to consider applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Web Address for More Info: http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/R06N1779.pdf
Contact E-mail for More Info: j.m.pengelly@exeter.ac.uk

Position Description: Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor
Institution/Employer: University of Tennessee
Location: Knoxville, TN
Due Date for Applications: 10/25/2011
Duration: Permanent
Eligibility Requirements: PhD by time of appointment.
Additional Information: THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN. Department of Philosophy. 2 Tenure-Track Positions. Starting August 2012. Rank: Asst./Assoc. Position 1) AOS: History of Modern Philosophy, to include Kant. Position 2) AOS: Philosophy of Science. For both positions, the AOC is open, but, other things equal, ability to contribute to one or more research area in the Department is an advantage. Ph.D. by appointment. The University of Tennessee is a Research 1 university and the flagship state university in Tennessee. The Department of Philosophy is a smaller department with an active faculty delivering undergraduate and graduate education (conferring the degrees of B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.). The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for high quality research/publication and excellent teaching at all levels, including the supervision of graduate students. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform effectively the usual administrative and advising duties, and to engage in institutional and professional service. Salary and benefits are competitive (nine month appointment; possible summer work for additional pay). Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Upload full dossiers to http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3108 (History of Modern) or http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3109 (Philosophy of Science). A full dossier includes a writing sample, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and at least three letters of recommendation. Applications received by October 25, 2011, are ensured review. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to Cheryl Smith, Administrative Specialist, Department of Philosophy, 801 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, or cjsmith@tennessee.edu. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Web Address for More Info: http://philosophy.utk.edu/jobs.html
Contact E-mail for More Info: cjsmith@utk.edu

Position Description: Fellowship
Institution/Employer: Institute for Advanced Study, School of Historical Studies
Location: Princeton, NJ, USA
Due Date for Applications: 11/01/2011
Duration: Academic year, or one term (terms are Sept. - Dec. & Jan . - April)
Eligibility Requirements: A Ph.D. or equivalent and substantial publications.
Additional Information: The Institute for Advanced Study is a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Scholars of all nationalities are offered membership for up to a year, either with or without a stipend. Extensive resources are provided including offices, libraries, restaurant and housing facilities and support services. History of Science is one of the School of Historical Studies� principal interests, but the program is open to all fields of historical research. Residence in Princeton is required. Members� only other obligation is to pursue their own research. Eligibility requirements: a Ph.D. and substantial publications. Further information is on the School's web site, www.hs.ias.edu, or contact the Administrative Officer at mzelazny@ias.edu. Deadline: Nov. 1 2011.
Web Address for More Info: http://www.hs.ias.edu/hsannoun.htm
Contact E-mail for More Info: mzelazny@ias.edu

Position Description: Faculty Position in Science, Technology and Culture
Institution/Employer: Sabanci University
Location: Istanbul - Turkey
Due Date for Applications: 12/31/2010
Eligibility Requirements: The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabanci University, invites applications for a faculty position in social and cultural dimensions and politics of science and technology. The position is open as of September 2010 to mid-career candidates as well as candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D or are near completion. We seek a scholar with a strong publication potential and excellent research record, good grounding in the philosophical debates in science and technology as well as social and cultural theory, and a desire to contribute to an interdisciplinary scholarly environment. Candidates must be committed to high standards in teaching general introductory courses as well as more specialized, upper level courses. Applicants are asked to complete an online application form through the university website (http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/?aday_calisanlar/akademik_is_basvurulari.html). Additionally, a curriculum vita, a clear statement of current and planned research and teaching activities, and the names of at least three references should be sent via email to: Mehmet Bac, Dean, bac@sabanciuniv.edu , cc: Inci Ceydeli, Faculty Manager, inci@sabanciuniv.edu
Additional Information: A department-free, private, innovative academic institution, Sabanci University offers excellent facilities at a modern campus located in Istanbul. The university admits top-ranking students for its undergraduate programs through a centralized university entrance examination. It provides faculty members excellent support, including housing on campus or a housing stipend. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has degree programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA), Cultural Studies (BA, MA), Economics (BA, MA, PhD), European Studies (MA), History (MA, PhD), Management (BA) Political Science (MA, PhD), Social and Political Sciences (BA), Visual Arts & Communication Design (BA, MA). Please refer to http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/ssbf/eng/ for more information.
Web Address for More Info: http://ssbf.sabanciuniv.edu/eng/
Contact E-mail for More Info: bac@sabanciuniv.edu