Overview
The study of the role of science and medicine in contemporary Africa is a growing field. Undoubtedly some of the current attention to this subject has been produced by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but the issues go beyond this to include fundamental questions about the definition and role of science in African societies, the history and role of African science professionals and scientific education, the ethics, popular perceptions and interpretations of medical and scientific research in African communities, and expectations of (and disappointments with) medical provision.
Salary: £27,319-£35,646 pa
This two-year postdoctoral fellowship will be held jointly at the Centre of African Studies and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. The Fellow will be housed in the Centre and the post administered from there. He/she will report to the Director and Management Committee. The stated aims of the Mellon Postdoctoral scheme include the fostering of connections between different departments of the University and the encouragement of cross-disciplinary work and teaching. We are therefore looking for an imaginative and critical scholar, able to forge links between areas of study and keen to advance the growing field of the study of science, medicine and society in Africa. The successful candidate will have a PhD in the Social Sciences or Humanities. Likely fields include social anthropology, history, sociology, philosophy, psychology and cultural studies as they relate to the study of science and medicine in Africa.
How to Apply
The application should be submitted in hard copy only and should be sent to
The Administrator
University of Cambridge
Centre of African Studies
The Mond Building
Free School Lane
Cambridge CB2 3RF
The application should consist of:
i. The University’s coversheet for applications for employment, form PD18 (available at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18 ), complete parts I and III only.
ii. A full c.v., including details of teaching experience.
iii. A list of publications.
iv. A proposal outlining the research the candidates wishes to undertake in Cambridge and the courses s/he proposes to offer
v. Two samples of recent work.
vi. The names of three referees, who should be asked to send references to Dorian Addison directly. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that these arrive by the closing date. Referees should be asked to comment specifically on the candidate’s ability to undertake this role in the department. We will accept references by email to Dorian Addison, da211@ cam.ac.uk
The closing date for this job is 12 March 2010. Short listed candidates will be invited to Cambridge on 21 April 2010 to present seminar papers and for interview. Interviews will be carried out in person where possible, but where this is impractical interview via videoconference link may be offered to applicants. Informal enquiries may be made to
Professor Megan Vaughan, + 44 (0)1223 334396 or email: mav26@cam.ac.uk or
Professor John Forrester, +44 (0)1223 334540 or email jpf11@cam.ac.uk
Form PD18 here
Full details on the project and how to apply are available on our websites www.african.cam.ac.uk or www.hps.cam.ac.uk or from The Administrator, Centre of African Studies, The Mond Building, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RF.
* Limit of tenure: 30/09/2012
Quote Reference: JN06251, Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Interview Date: 21/04/2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The study of the role of science and medicine in contemporary Africa is a growing field. Undoubtedly some of the current attention to this subject has been produced by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but the issues go beyond this to include fundamental questions about the definition and role of science in African societies, the history and role of African science professionals and scientific education, the ethics, popular perceptions and interpretations of medical and scientific research in African communities, and expectations of (and disappointments with) medical provision.
Salary: £27,319-£35,646 pa
This two-year postdoctoral fellowship will be held jointly at the Centre of African Studies and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. The Fellow will be housed in the Centre and the post administered from there. He/she will report to the Director and Management Committee. The stated aims of the Mellon Postdoctoral scheme include the fostering of connections between different departments of the University and the encouragement of cross-disciplinary work and teaching. We are therefore looking for an imaginative and critical scholar, able to forge links between areas of study and keen to advance the growing field of the study of science, medicine and society in Africa. The successful candidate will have a PhD in the Social Sciences or Humanities. Likely fields include social anthropology, history, sociology, philosophy, psychology and cultural studies as they relate to the study of science and medicine in Africa.
How to Apply
The application should be submitted in hard copy only and should be sent to
The Administrator
University of Cambridge
Centre of African Studies
The Mond Building
Free School Lane
Cambridge CB2 3RF
The application should consist of:
i. The University’s coversheet for applications for employment, form PD18 (available at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18 ), complete parts I and III only.
ii. A full c.v., including details of teaching experience.
iii. A list of publications.
iv. A proposal outlining the research the candidates wishes to undertake in Cambridge and the courses s/he proposes to offer
v. Two samples of recent work.
vi. The names of three referees, who should be asked to send references to Dorian Addison directly. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that these arrive by the closing date. Referees should be asked to comment specifically on the candidate’s ability to undertake this role in the department. We will accept references by email to Dorian Addison, da211@ cam.ac.uk
The closing date for this job is 12 March 2010. Short listed candidates will be invited to Cambridge on 21 April 2010 to present seminar papers and for interview. Interviews will be carried out in person where possible, but where this is impractical interview via videoconference link may be offered to applicants. Informal enquiries may be made to
Professor Megan Vaughan, + 44 (0)1223 334396 or email: mav26@cam.ac.uk or
Professor John Forrester, +44 (0)1223 334540 or email jpf11@cam.ac.uk
Form PD18 here
Full details on the project and how to apply are available on our websites www.african.cam.ac.uk or www.hps.cam.ac.uk or from The Administrator, Centre of African Studies, The Mond Building, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RF.
* Limit of tenure: 30/09/2012
Quote Reference: JN06251, Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Interview Date: 21/04/2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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