2013-2014 Postdoctoral Scholar Ad:
University of South Florida Postdoctoral
Scholars
Social Sciences and Humanities, 2013-14
Global Change in a Dynamic World
The University of South Florida has embarked on an ambitious
program to enhance its rising stature as a pre-eminent research
university with state, national and global impact, and position
itself for membership in the Association of American Universities
through: (1) Expanding world-class interdisciplinary research,
creative and scholarly endeavors; (2) promoting globally competitive
programs in teaching and research; (3) expanding local and
global engagement initiatives to strengthen sustainable and
healthy communities; and (4) enhancing revenue through external
support. Details are available in the USF Strategic Plan
(http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/).
As part of this initiative, the University of South Florida
is pleased to announce the fifth year of its Postdoctoral
Scholars program in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The
over-arching theme for this year’s scholars is Global
Change in a Dynamic World. Potential
themes include (but are not limited to) sustainability; sustainable
development; hazard and disaster management; climate change;
population changes; technology and information issues; communication
and language development; cultural diasporas; ethnicity, gender,
and aging issues; cultural heritage and histories; citizenship;
identity; health, economic, education, and environmental disparities;
political economy; ethics; human rights; animal rights; peace
and conflict studies; injury and violence; security and surveillance
issues. Specific research and geographical areas are open,
and applicants may consider both past and contemporary perspectives.
Postdoctoral Scholars will: (i) contribute to one or more
of the priority goals of the strategic plan; (ii) work closely
with distinguished faculty; (iii) participate in interdisciplinary
and programmatic seminar series; (iv) teach two courses over
a twelve-month period; and (v) continue to build an independent
research record and engage in publishing refereed articles
and creative scholarship.
Postdoctoral Scholars
At least six twelve-month postdoctoral scholarships will be
awarded in Spring 2013 with appointments beginning August
5th, 2013. Appointments are for full time employment (40
hours per week) and will be continued for a maximum
of 2 years contingent upon satisfactory performance. The
salary is $40,000 per year and the University contributes
to a health insurance program for postdoctoral
scholars and their dependents (up to $6,000). Support for
travel to academic conferences will also be available. Scholars
will be responsible for relocation and housing expenses.
Please refer to the link: http://www.grad.usf.edu/provostinitiative2013.php for
additional information about eligibility and the applicant
process.
For additional information:
2013-14
Provost’s Postdoctoral Initiative in the Humanities and Social
Sciences
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