Post-Doctoral Fellowship -- USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute

Location: United States
Date Submitted: 2011-03-07
Announcement ID: 183651
http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=183651

Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in the history of early modern North American and/or the Atlantic world, 2011-2013, at the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute.

The USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute seeks applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in the history of early modern North America and/or the Atlantic world, c. 1500 to c. 1800. The annual salary is $58,000, with a $2,000 research/travel allowance annually. The Institute, founded in 2003, is a partnership between the University of Southern California and the Huntington Library in nearby San Marino, California. The Institute sponsors 75 to 90 scholarly presentations each year, has an annual workshop with the William and Mary Quarterly each May, an annual conference in April or May, and sponsors a book series on “The Early Modern Americas” with the University of Pennsylvania Press. The fellow will teach one course per semester at USC, have research space at the Huntington, and will be expected to participate in Institute programs relevant to the fellow’s interests. Candidates must have completed all of the requirements for the Ph.D. by August 15, 2011. To apply, please send a letter of application, c.v., thesis abstract, two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by the referees and one of which must speak to teaching abilities), and a writing sample to emsifellowship@college.usc.edu. The deadline for the receipt of all materials is March 21, 2011. Inquiries should be directed to emsi@usc.edu. Information about Institute programs can be found at our website, usc.edu/emsi. Details about the Huntington’s holdings can be found at huntington.org. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Early Modern Studies Institute
c/o Department of History
SOS 153
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90089-0034

Email: emsi@usc.edu
Visit the website at http://usc.edu/emsi

2011 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Predoctoral Program

2011 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Predoctoral Program

The 2011 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Predoctoral Program invites applications from current graduate students pursuing thesis research in astrophysics or related fields. Applicants in theory, observation, instrument development, or laboratory experiments at a university or college are strongly encouraged to apply. Online applications are due by April 15, 2011, 17:00 GMT. For application instructions and a login to the application, please see the Admissions (http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/fellowships/predoc/admissions.html) page.

Started in 1985, the Program has welcomed graduate students from universities around the world interested in carrying out all or part of their research under the guidance of SAO Scientists.

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics creates a rich environment for collaborations among future colleagues by bringing together over 300 SAO scientists across a broad spectrum of scientific endeavors in nearly all areas related to astronomy, including: atomic and molecular physics, geophysics and atmospheric physics, the solar system, solar physics, planetary systems, the interstellar medium, stars and star formation, supernovae, compact objects, galaxies, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.

Facilities include the MMT Observatory, Magellan, and other optical and infrared telescopes; radio telescopes, especially the Submillimeter Array on Mauna Kea, Hawaii; a large Beowulf cluster and network of workstations; a number of specialized laboratories; an outstanding library system; and access to data from a wide range of space missions, especially the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope.

Requirements:
The SAO Predoctoral Program is designed for graduate students wishing to carry out all or part of their thesis research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Therefore, applicants must have completed preliminary coursework and examinations prior to the start of the SAO Predoctoral Program. Applicants must gain approval of the Department Head of their particular university as their degrees will be granted by their home institutions.

Choosing an Advisor: All applications to the Fellowship Program are required to list the SAO scientist who has agreed to serve as a sponsor for each proposed research project. Applicants must directly contact SAO scientists in their particular research areas.

THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT RANK APPLICANTS AND AWARD FELLOWSHIPS INDEPENDENTLY OF FUNDING SOURCE. ALL APPLICANTS MUST EITHER HAVE FUNDING FROM THEIR HOME INSTITUTION OR OBTAIN FUNDING DIRECTLY FROM THEIR SAO ADVISOR.

Length of the Award:
The SAO Predoctoral Fellowship is awarded for a period of one year at a time. It is possible to renew a SAO Predoctoral Fellowship Award to a maximum of three years based on the availability of funding, satisfactory progress, and the agreement of both the home institution advisor and the SAO advisor.

Start Date:
Acceptance letters are generally sent out in May. Consequently, SAO Predoctoral Fellows begin their program in July or September. However, Predoctoral awardees work with their selected SAO advisors in choosing an appropriate start date.

Compensation:
Stipends for the current academic year are $29,352. Funds may also be available for relocation, travel, and other expenses.

For more information, see http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/fellowships/predoc/overview.html.

Teaching Assistants for Pharmacy 508

Teaching Assistants for Pharmacy 508: Evidence Based Medicine: Biostatistics

Our Biostats Professor, David Blough, is looking for 2 TA's for Spring Quarter. Below is the job description. Please contact me, Penny Evans: pennye@uw.edu 616-1383 for further information. Dr. Blough will want to meet interested individuals as soon as possible.

Meet each Friday with approximately 30 students. Form small groups of students, hand out homework assignment, answer any questions. Collect the assignments and grade (approximately 5-7 papers, one per group).

Assist with exam question preparation. Maintain 2 office hours per week to be available to students. Answer any student e-mail regarding the course.

Maintain all student records for the course (homework, midterms, final exam) and compute final course grades according to established formula.

Must have a basic understanding of statistics/biostatistics.


Penny Evans
Program Operations Specialist
Graduate Program Advisor
Department of Pharmacy
Office 206.616.1383 FAX 206.543.3835 pennye@uw.edu
Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Office Assistant -- Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE)

JOB TITLE Office Assistant
DEPARTMENT NAME Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE)
JOB LOCATION HCDE Main Office, 423 Sieg Hall
CONTACT/SUPERVISOR Lisa Yamasaki
PHONE NUMBER 206-543-2567
EMAIL ADDRESS hcdehelp@u.washington.edu
BOX NUMBER 352315
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD Acad Year Only [ X ]
HOURS PER WEEK Acad Yr: up to 19 hrs/wk [ X ]
RATE OF PAY $11/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily activities of main departmental office, including reception, distribution of mail, copying and faxing documents, filing, and other administrative tasks. Periodically assist with space assignments and moves.
• Support for events, open houses, and receptions
• Fiscal support including matching BARs & receipts once a month, matching ProCard printout with receipts once a month, labels made for file folders, periodically pick up petty cash, assist setting up files

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for work study as indicated by the Office of Student Financial Aid
• Knowledge of computer and MS Word and Excel software,
• Able to work independently; able to answer busy phones, take messages, and direct calls; and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Availability in afternoons, approximately 2-5pm, Monday-Friday

Educational Benefits:

• To obtain hands-on knowledge of working in an office setting;
• To become familiar with administrative and financial activities of a campus department;
• To gain experience planning events;
• Opportunity to work with students, faculty, and staff in an academic environment.


Contact the front office at hcdehelp@uw.edu for questions.

Gian Bruno
Director of Student Services
HCDE | UW
206.543.1798 | gbruno@uw.edu
423C Sieg Hall

2011 Bullitt Foundation Environmental Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Bullitt Foundation Environmental Fellowship. The Bullitt Environmental Prize is awarded each year to an outstanding graduate student at a university in the Pacific Northwest who has overcome a disadvantaged background, compiled a sterling academic record, been endorsed by key professors, and demonstrated promise of emerging as an environmental leader. The prize, established in honor of Priscilla Bullitt Collins, the late chair of the Bullitt Foundation, carries an award of $100,000, distributed over two years.

Submit an application by April 4th. Materials are available online at http://bullitt.org/bullitt-environmental-fellowship/.

Friends of the Edmonds Library Scholarship for UW iSchool Students

Update on this SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT – information on how to apply below.

Friends of the Edmonds Library, a Branch of Sno-Isle Libraries, will award a scholarship of Forty-four Hundred Dollars ($4400), towards the tuition of a student at the University of Washington School of Library Science, iSchool, for the year 2011. The purpose of this scholarship is to stimulate growth of the library profession in Public Libraries.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
1. A record of significant achievement should include the student's:
a. academic achievement
b. previous experience in the area of public libraries
c. extracurricular involvement in library activities
d. membership in professional library associations
2. Successful completion of twenty (20) credits from the iSchool in librarianship
3. Financial need as determined by a current FAFSA Request for Financial Aid on file with the Financial Aid Office of the University of Washington.
4. Residency in the State of Washington.

APPLICATION SELECTION GUIDELINE INFORMATION:
Timelines: February 1, announcement of scholarship
March 18, deadline for receipt of applications
Last week of April, selected applicants' interviews
Award announce shortly after interview date

TO APPLY:
1. Letter of application indicating a statement of professional goals, two references with names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses to:

Peggy Fine
Assistant Director for Advancement
The Information School
Mary Gates Hall, Suite 370
Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
peggyo@uw.edu
206-543-6833

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships/Fellowships

There will also be an informational meeting on campus this Thursday about the DAAD scholarships/fellowships.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
10:30-12noon
Denny Hall 303

DAAD offers a host of opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in ALL fields. Really fantastic opportunities. And a knowledge of the German language is not always required! For more information, see their website noted below and come to the information session on Thursday!


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