Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship 
Program in Science, Technology and Society 
University of Alberta   


The newly-created Program in Science, Technology and Society at the University
of Alberta invites applications for a Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship,
tenable for two years,  starting anytime after May 1, 2006, and valued at $40,
000 per annum (currently under negotiation), plus benefits and $4000
travel/research grant.  This is a research position, but some teaching for
additional remuneration is possible. Fellowships are awarded in a 
University-wide competition.  Citizenship and research area are open. Candidates
should have received the Ph.D. no more than three years before assuming the
fellowship.  The successful candidate could be from any STS-related field, and
might well be linked to a  university department, such as Anthropology, History
and Classics, or Philosophy, in addition to the Program in STS.  For more on STS
at Alberta, please see our website
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/sts or contact the Director of the Program at 
rob.wilson@ualberta.ca .   Send applications, including application form, CV,
all official undergraduate and postgraduate university transcripts (or certified
copies), sample of written work, a statement (maximum one page) describing your
proposed research and one  (maximum two pages) describing your research
experience, and three letters of reference to Rob Wilson, Director, Program in
Science, Technology and Society, 1-53 Humanities, University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA, T6G 2E5, by December 16, 2005.   Early applications
and queries are especially encouraged.  The University of Alberta is committed
to the principle of equity in employment, welcomes diversity, and encourages
applications from all qualified men and women, including persons with 
disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons. For more
information, including link to application procedures and form, consult 
http://gradfile.fgsro.ualberta.ca/postdoctoral/fundingfellowship/eligibility.htm
  

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