Cambridge University invites applications for a Mellon Research Fellowship in American History. The position is renewable annually and is tenable for a maximum of two years, beginning October 1, 2010. Application deadline: January 15, 2010.
Cambridge University-Mellon Research Fellowship in American History
Location: United Kingdom
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Research Professional
Main Category: American Studies
Secondary Categories: None
MELLON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Applications are invited for a Mellon Research Fellowship in American History. The position is renewable annually and is tenable for a maximum of two years, starting on 1 October 2010. It is expected that candidates will either have completed a PhD dissertation or be able to submit substantial written work. Appointments will be made on the Research Assistant or Research Associate salary scales.
Applications should include a statement of proposed research and curriculum vitae, together with the names of three referees who have knowledge of the candidate's work. In addition, candidates will need to complete a cover sheet, form PD18, which can be found at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/pd18.doc.
Applications and references should be sent by email to Sophie King, the Secretary of the Mellon Fellowship Fund, srk35@cam.ac.uk to arrive no later than 15 January 2010.
Further particulars about the position can be obtained from Sophie King, Faculty of History, West Road, Cambridge CB9 3EF. Informal enquiries regarding the position may also be made to Professor A J Badger at: ajb1001@cam.ac.uk. The Appointments Committee will make the appointment by the end of March 2010. It will not ask candidates for interview.
PLEASE QUOTE JOB REFERENCE: JJ05724
Contact Info:
Sophie King
Faculty of History
University of Cambridge
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9EF
UK
Website: http://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/index.html
