Overview
The Malcolm H. Wiener Visiting Research Professorship. This senior position is intended for postdoctoral scholars with well-defined projects whose research interests are in fields of study currently undertaken at the Lab, including physical/biological anthropology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and environmental sciences. The term of the Professorship coincides with the American School’s academic year (early September to early June) and the Wiener Professor is expected to maintain a physical presence at the Lab and contribute to the School’s academic program, enriching the teaching mission of the School by participating in seminars and field trips. Applications should be sent to application@ascsa.org.
Term: Early September to June 1, to coincide with the American School’s academic year. It is expected that the applicant will maintain a physical presence at the Wiener Laboratory.
Compensation: Maximum $35,000 stipend for nine-month project. Waiver of School fees. Housing provided by the School. Hotel and transportation on all fall School trips and transportation on all winter Attica excursions. Board at Loring Hall for the Wiener Laboratory Visiting Research Professor only. Residence permit and office supplies.
Qualifications: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals in fields relevant to the research interests of the Wiener Laboratory of the American School, including: physical anthropology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology and environmental sciences.
Application
a) Cover letter naming the applicant, current research interests, and title and brief description of the proposed research project.
b) Statement (up to 3,500 words) of the proposed research project to be completed during the term of the professorship, including research goals, explicit methodology to be used and relevant bibliography, materials and collections to be studied, timetable and publication schedule, equipment/resources needed while at the Wiener Laboratory, and the reasons the project should occur in Athens at the Wiener Laboratory.
c) Copies of permit(s) from relevant authorities and letters of permission from excavation or project directors to study proposed materials.
d) One page description of proposed Wiener Laboratory contribution to the academic program. Candidates who can enrich the teaching mission of the School, by offering seminars, fieldtrips or other contributions, will be particularly welcome.
e) Budget. Itemize in as much detail as possible, including living and research expenses.
f) Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
g) Two letters of reference from scholars in the field commenting on the value and feasibility of the project.
E-mail application to: application@ascsa.org
Committee on the Wiener Laboratory
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540-5232
Tel: 609-683-0800 Fax: 609-924-0578
POSTMARK DEADLINE: November 15, 2009.
The appointment will be announced by January 15, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The Malcolm H. Wiener Visiting Research Professorship. This senior position is intended for postdoctoral scholars with well-defined projects whose research interests are in fields of study currently undertaken at the Lab, including physical/biological anthropology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and environmental sciences. The term of the Professorship coincides with the American School’s academic year (early September to early June) and the Wiener Professor is expected to maintain a physical presence at the Lab and contribute to the School’s academic program, enriching the teaching mission of the School by participating in seminars and field trips. Applications should be sent to application@ascsa.org.
Term: Early September to June 1, to coincide with the American School’s academic year. It is expected that the applicant will maintain a physical presence at the Wiener Laboratory.
Compensation: Maximum $35,000 stipend for nine-month project. Waiver of School fees. Housing provided by the School. Hotel and transportation on all fall School trips and transportation on all winter Attica excursions. Board at Loring Hall for the Wiener Laboratory Visiting Research Professor only. Residence permit and office supplies.
Qualifications: Postdoctoral scholars and professionals in fields relevant to the research interests of the Wiener Laboratory of the American School, including: physical anthropology, zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology and environmental sciences.
Application
a) Cover letter naming the applicant, current research interests, and title and brief description of the proposed research project.
b) Statement (up to 3,500 words) of the proposed research project to be completed during the term of the professorship, including research goals, explicit methodology to be used and relevant bibliography, materials and collections to be studied, timetable and publication schedule, equipment/resources needed while at the Wiener Laboratory, and the reasons the project should occur in Athens at the Wiener Laboratory.
c) Copies of permit(s) from relevant authorities and letters of permission from excavation or project directors to study proposed materials.
d) One page description of proposed Wiener Laboratory contribution to the academic program. Candidates who can enrich the teaching mission of the School, by offering seminars, fieldtrips or other contributions, will be particularly welcome.
e) Budget. Itemize in as much detail as possible, including living and research expenses.
f) Curriculum vitae with list of publications.
g) Two letters of reference from scholars in the field commenting on the value and feasibility of the project.
E-mail application to: application@ascsa.org
Committee on the Wiener Laboratory
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540-5232
Tel: 609-683-0800 Fax: 609-924-0578
POSTMARK DEADLINE: November 15, 2009.
The appointment will be announced by January 15, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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