Post Doctoral | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 74

Sawyer Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Chicago: Humanities

The Sawyer Seminar on “Around 1948: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Transformation” at the University of Chicago invites applications for a residential Postdoctoral Scholar position at the Franke Institute for the Humanities for the academic year 2011-12. For fullest consideration, complete application materials are due by Tuesday, March 1. This research position carries a salary of $50,000 per year. The Postdoctoral Scholar organizes and leads the bi-weekly workshop and may offer a one-quarter research seminar in his/her area of expertise in the relevant department. Applicants must have filed their Ph.D. between 7/1/06 and 7/1/11, and may not hold any other appointment during the period of the Sawyer Scholar position. Application includes a brief statement detailing research goals and relation to the agenda of the Sawyer Seminar (500-1000 words); a current writing sample of up to 35 pages; and a CV, including names & contact information of three references.

Postdoctoral Application Deadline: March 1, 2011

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Post Doctoral Programme, University of Lawrence,Wisconsin,USA: Sociocultural Anthropology

Lawrence University, a selective, residential, liberal arts college and conservatory of 1425 students, seeks applicants for a two-year postdoctoral fellow position in sociocultural anthropology beginning September 2011. The successful candidate will offer 4 courses spread over three terms each year, including introductory Cultural Anthropology, Women and Men in Cross-Cultural Perspective, Research Questions (a capstone literature review course), and one course in the candidate’s area of interest. We especially welcome candidates who could teach Language and Culture, but we will consider sociocultural anthropologists with other teaching competencies as well. Review of applications will begin February 14th and continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter including a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, current CV, and names of AT LEAST THREE references to Professor Mark Jenike, Anthropology Department, Lawrence University, 711 E. Boldt Way – SPC 24, Appleton, WI, 54911. PDF format is preferred.

Fellowship Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin from February 14th- 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Breast Cancer Research

Postdoctoral fellowship positions are available immediately in the laboratories of Dr. Adrian V. Lee or Dr. Steffi Oesterreich in the newly created Women’s Cancer Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Magee Women’s Research Institute.
Recently used techniques include transcriptomics, reverse phase proteomic arrays, ChIP-seq, massively parallel sequencing, genome-wide methylation arrays, confocal microscopy
The appropriate candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, and published-expertise in molecular and cellular biology. The position is available immediately for a one-year initial period, extendable for an additional two to three years with satisfactory accomplishment. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and experience.applicants should send a curriculum vitae, along with names and contact information for three references to Nadine Ryan.

Fellowship Application Deadline: March 12, 2011

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