FYI. Austin is a great place to live and work (IMHO).-kmm

From: Elizabeth Keating <ekeating@mail.utexas.edu> Subject: Postdoctoral Research Positions

Postdoctoral Research Positions Available in Science, Technology and Society

The Science, Technology & Society Program at the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce two positions for postdoctoral research in its growing program in societal impacts of science and technology. The successful applicants will conduct research on some aspect of the societal impacts of science and technology. As postdoctoral fellows they will teach one seminar course per semester and will work with faculty and graduate students in activities designed to foster the understanding of social impacts of science and technology. Major focus areas can include: impacts of nanoscience, biotechnology, emerging communication technologies, digital gaming, the environment, as well as other areas. Fellows will be expected to participate in the STS Program's educational and outreach activities. The University of Texas at Austin provides many opportunities for collaboration, with leading programs in public policy, business, engineering, the sciences, law, and liberal arts.

Applicants should be recent recipients of a PhD degree; areas of specialization and disciplinary approach open. The positions are 12-month positions with a flexible starting date. Salary $35,000, plus benefits. Postdocs are expected to be in residence in Austin, Texas for the time of the fellowship.

Please send a detailed cover letter, CV, and 1-page proposal for research work during the postdoc period to Professor Elizabeth Keating, Director, Science, Technology & Society Program at: ekeating@mail.utexas.edu

Applications received by July 1 will be given first consideration. For further information about the program, please see the website of the STS program <http://www.sts.utexas.edu/>www.sts.utexas.edu

apologies for cross postings

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