Job Description: The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2011 and ending August 24, 2013. This residential fellowship is a two year appointment and carries an annual salary of $45,000 plus benefits.
Deadlines
Applications and application materials must be received by December 1, 2010 for consideration.
Fellowship appointment begins: August 25, 2011
Eligibility
The competition for the Woodson Institute fellowship is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence. Former employees of the University of Virginia may not apply against a deadline which falls within the twelve months immediately following the termination of their University of Virginia employment. Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have been awarded their Ph.D. by the time of application or furnish proof that it will be received prior to June 30, 2010. Post-doctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2002.
Please note: Individuals may not apply for the Woodson predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the same time.
Conditions
The post-doctoral fellow must be in residence at the University of Virginia for the duration of the award period, and must agree to teach one course per year in the African-American and African Studies program to be offered in the Fall or the Spring. Woodson fellows are expected to participate in the series of workshops (about twice monthly) and to make at least one formal presentation of their work to the University community.
How to apply
Complete details regarding the 2011-2013 fellowship competition application process will be posted in mid-summer.
Review Procedure
All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed by a committee constituted of Woodson Institute Faculty and Affiliates according to the following research and teaching missions of the Institute:
1) We value research that is at the cutting edge of the fields of African American Studies, African Studies, and Afro-Caribbean Studies, and in those disciplines within the humanities and social sciences traditionally attuned to these fields.
2) Although candidates may be positioned critically in traditional disciplines, their work must be rigorously interdisciplinary without diminishing intellectual depth.
3) Such work should advance received scholarship in the fields of African American, African, and Afro-Caribbean Studies – its key theories, methods, themes, and problems.
3) We especially seek work that elucidates the trans-continental experiences and discourses related to the social, historical, and cultural construction of people of African descent through both traditional and recent approaches — Pan-Africanism, Afrocentrism, Trans-Atlantic Studies, African Diaspora Studies, critical race theory, and cultural studies.
4) We seek work that advances theories on the construction of race, and race in relation to other social identities – class, gender, sexuality, nationality, disability – as well as that which focuses on refining methods of interdisciplinary scholarship on race.
5) We encourage research in these fields that engage the professions — law, medicine, social work, public policy, education, architecture and planning — in innovative ways.
6) We will favor candidates whose research can be readily adapted for the creation of courses and pedagogies directly pertinent to the Institute’s curriculum in African American and Diasporic studies.
Proposals will be judged on the basis of the following criteria:
* The significance of the proposed work
* The qualifications of the applicant
* Familiarity with existing relevant research literature
* The research design of the project
* The promise of completion within the award period
* Preference will be given to applicants whose field research is already substantially completed.
Notification
Applicants will be notified by mail of the committee’s decision in early March 2011.
Further Scholarship Information
http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/woodson/fellowship/postdoc.html
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Post-Doctoral Residential Research & Teaching Fellowship, USA
Monday, July 26, 2010
Post-doctoral grant Centre for Economics and Politics of the Public Sector Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil
Job Description: New Post-Doctoral Position Search Political institutions and public expenditure:
Assessing the Brazilian subnational governmentsThe Center for Economics and Politics of the Public Sector – CEPESP at the Getulio Vargas Foundation – FGV is searching for candidates for a postdoctoral position to investigate the impact of political institutions on public expenditure at subnational level in Brazil. This search is attached to a thematic research project entitled “Political Institutions and Public Expenditure: An Assessment of the Brazilian States” funded by the Sao Paulo Research Agency – FAPESP.
This research explores the effects of political institutions (independent variables) over the allocation of public resources in Brazilian states. The independent variables are divided in two lines of investigation: the first will focus electoral aspects; the second will focus on governance aspects. The first line of investigation will explore both governors and political parties; electoral strategies; and the accountability patterns toward state citizens. The second line will explore the relationship between the governor and the state assembly; particularly, local political coalitions, and the resources the executive resorts to build up legislative majorities in local assemblies.
The successful candidate is expected to participate in all aspects of this investigation under the supervision of Professors Carlos Pereira (carlos.pereira@fgv.br) and George Avelino (george.avelino@fgv.br). Specific task will include writing reports, preparing datasets, attending workshops/conferences, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts publications. The FAPESP post-doc fellowship runs for 12 consecutive months with a monthly payment of R$ 5,028.90 Reais (tax free), and can be renewed for up to three years. The fellowship allows the recipient to dedicate until four hours per week to other activities, with a possibility to teach at FGV, depending on course availability.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter clearly stating a preliminary proposal related the projects objectives and the curriculum vitae to CEPESP, Rua Itapeva, 474, 12º. andar, Sala: 1200, São Paulo-SP 01332-000. Applications could also be sent by e-mail to Prof. George Avelino (george.avelino@fgv.br).
The selected candidates will be eventually interviewed personally or electronically.
Weblink: http://www.isa-sociology.org/fellow166.htm
Friday, July 23, 2010
American Post-Doctoral Scholarships Researcher, Hawaii, USA
Job Summary: Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Hawaii Cyberinfrastructure team, located at the University of Hawaii in Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds.
Job ID: 10274
Minimum Monthly Salary: $3,222/Mo.
Duties: Collaborate in the design, development and implementation of a geospatial research program supporting a range of ecosystem and conservation themes. Research and develop methods to integrate distributed data sets, sensor data, provide for data distribution via the Internet and support high levels of interaction with a broad range of users. Integrate, map and disseminate environmental data by displaying research results via web-based mapping services. Work with partners to collaborate on research projects, coordinate interoperability with legacy and future applications and maintain compliance with existing and proposed information standards. Participate at workshops and meetings and deliver presentations.
Primary Qualifications: EDUCATION: PhD from an accredited college or university in geography, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Geosciences, Computer Science or related field. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of experience in the following essential areas: utilizing geospatial technologies for ecosystem research, expertise in managing geospatial datasets, including metadata catalogs and data discovery, spatial analysis, modeling and geo-visualization of research results. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Proficiency in database management, proficiency with ArcGIS server and GIS analysis using ArcGIS software suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, Arc Toolbox. Geo-visualization expertise with ecological datasets. Skill in programming (python), GIS customization, multivariate statistics and geostatistics. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Secondary Qualifications: Experience in ecosystem modeling and simulation modeling. Experience with sensor systems deployment and information retrieval and display. Experience with open source GIS software and web mapping services. Expertise in developing Web 2.0 spatial applications; familiarity with genotype and phylogentic data, Remote sensing software experience.
Inquiries: Donna Delparte 933-2321 (Hawaii).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on “Employment” and navigate to “Job Announcements/Apply for a Job.” However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022, mail, or hand-deliver to: Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Online applications and faxed documents must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time). Mailed documents must be postmarked by the closing date. Hand-delivered documents must be received by our HR office by 4 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100.
Source Link American Post-Doctoral Scholarships:
https://psweb.rcuh.com/psc/exapp_psprod89/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL