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From: Helen Nissenbaum <hfn1@nyu.edu>
Call for applications: RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (postdoctoral) starting AY 2011
Areas of focus: Privacy and information technologies, social study of cyber-security, values in design of digital information and communications networks, privacy and security of health information systems.
The NYU Department of Media, Culture, and Communication is pleased to announce Research Fellowship/Scientist openings (one or two) for recent recipients of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Funded by government grants, fellows would work with Helen Nissenbaum (Principal Investigator) on grant-related projects. A background in social, political, and ethical aspects of computing, digital media, and information systems, including networks is sought for one of the positions; for a second, special consideration will be given to applicants with expertise in privacy and security, particularly as applied to health/medical information. Consult: http://www.nyu.edu/projects/nissenbaum for more information about projects.
Fellows will pursue their own research as well as project-defined research and will have opportunities to work with a diverse community of collaborators at other universities. Fellows will also assist with project related administration and events. These one-year positions may be renewable for a second year. Teaching in the department may be an option (one or two courses per year) depending on availability and interest.
Although open as to discipline, e.g. media studies, information science, STS, computer science and engineering, law, or traditional humanities and social sciences, training in philosophical, policy/political, legal, media, theoretical or technical analysis is ideal for project needs.
Interested candidates should submit hardcopies of a curriculum vitae; a cover letter with a statement of interest explaining the applicant's fit with the position; a writing sample or representative publication, and the names, relationship, and contact information (email and phone number) of three potential recommenders. Applicants who have not yet earned their degrees must provide a letter from their advisor confirming the expectation that the degree will be in hand by start of the fellowship.
Review of applications will begin November 30 and continue until positions are filled.
For more info on ongoing research, see: http://www.nyu.edu/projects/nissenbaum
Send application materials to:
Professor Helen Nissenbaum Department of Media, Culture and Communication New York University 239 Greene Street, 7th floor New York, NY 10003 Inquiries: Helen.nissenbaum@nyu.edu
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