Please note the following research position opening at the Museums of the
University of Lisbon (Museum of Science and National Museum of Natural
History).

Best wishes,
Marta Lourenço

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History of Science:
Job/Fellowship at Museums of Politécnica, Lisbon, Portugal
Job/Fellowship Reference:  C2007-UL-58-MP
For more details and contacts, please go to - C2007-UL-58-MP -History of
Science:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=5993

Job Summary:
Participate in a research project aimed at building up the histories of the
following related institutions: the Polytechnic School of Lisbon, Faculty of
Sciences of the University of Lisbon and the Astronomical Observatory of
Lisbon.
Work includes:
i) Archival research and oral interviews;
ii) Outline of research topics and methodological guidelines;
iii) Selected case studies.

Applicant's Profile:

Applicants should be experienced researchers (at least 3 years of
experience) holding a PhD in the History of Science and/or Technology.

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in the history of science and
technology (especially of the 19th and 20th centuries), preferably in the
history of exact sciences and/or natural sciences. These researchers should
be prepared to reinforce and/or complement the expertise of the participant
institutions. They should be willing to explore the interface between
history of science and technology and the material culture of science and
technology, along with multiple methodological approaches. Furthermore, they
should demonstrate ability to handle archives in poor organizational
conditions and knowledge of oral interview techniques. They should also
demonstrate scientific autonomy and ability to suggest their own projects
within the framework of the Consortium overarching the research project.

They are required to have a good level of English (spoken and written) and a
good level of Portuguese (spoken and reading).

Importantly, candidates are expected to collaborate actively in the
post-graduate programme on history and philosophy of science of the FCUL
(see http://chcul.fc.ul.pt), and in the supervision of graduate students in
research using the above-mentioned archives and collections.

Application:

Candidates should submit a CV, a motivation letter, and two reference
letters.
An interview may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral research experience.
Application deadline: 30 August 2007
5-year contract, Base Salary: 43,000 euros (annual)

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Marta C. Lourenco
Museum of Science
University of Lisbon
Rua da Escola Politecnica 56
1250-102 Lisboa
Portugal
Tel. +351213921881
Fax +351213909326

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