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Idaho State University -
Post-doctoral Researcher Location: Idaho, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Post-doctoral Fellow Submitted: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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Post-doctoral Researcher, Department of History, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA Position will work on NSF-funded grant entitled “Understanding social networks within complex, nonlinear systems: geographically-integrated history and dynamics GIS” (NSF award # OCI-0941371; 2009-2013). This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary, multinational project. Non-Classified; Full-time; 12-month appointment beginning immediately, with the employment contract ending June 30, 2010. There is a possibility of employment contract renewal beyond that date. Responsibilities Assist the lead Principal Investigator in conducting collaborative, multidisciplinary research, supervising a graduate research assistant, and writing a manual-tutorial in English for researchers in history and the historical social sciences on the use of geographic information systems (GIS). Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in History or Historical Geography with a focus on the first global age, 1400-1800 (any region, any time period, any thematic emphasis); interest in geographic information systems (GIS). If the candidate does not have adequate GIS preparation, training will be provided as part of the workload. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience using GIS; effective written communication skills in English; reading knowledge of Spanish. Salary $50,000/year plus full benefits. Non-Classified; Full-time; 12-month appointment beginning immediately, with the employment contract ending June 30, 2010. There is a possibility of employment contract renewal beyond that date. Questions may be sent to Dr. J. B. Owens, Professor of History, at: owenjack@isu.edu Application Please submit a letter of interest, résumé or curriculum vitae, a dissertation chapter or article in English, and the names and contact information of three references to: Idaho State University Office of Human Resources Post-doctoral Researcher, History Dept. Search 921 S. 8th, Stop 8107 Pocatello, ID 83209-8107 or Email: hr@isu.edu Review of applications will begin upon receipt; search will remain open until position is filled. For further information about ISU, please visit www.isu.edu; phone (208) 282-2517; fax (208) 282-4976. Idaho State University is an AA/EEO Employer. Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. |
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Contact Info: Idaho State University Office of Human Resources Post-doctoral Researcher, History Dept. Search 921 S. 8th, Stop 8107 Pocatello, ID 83209-8107 or Email: hr@isu.edu Website: http://www.isu.edu/humanr/ |
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