Education: a Ph.D. in History of Science (or a related field) is required. Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with a background in biology and especially to those who have research experience in the history of the twentieth-century biology. Experience in writing for both general and scholarly audiences is required. Required skills: Historical research and analysis. Familiarity with historiography of modern biology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience applying for grants and/or fellowships. Desired skills: Experience in digital humanities and/or web design and development. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they arrive, and interviews will begin in October 2020. The position is open and we hope to appoint the chosen candidate as soon as they are available, ideally by January 15, 2021. Please apply for the position via the CSHL careers website at:
http://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/17355 Position Number 00492-E We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The CSHL Archives ( http://library.cshl.edu/archives ) has been recognized consistently over the last three decades through substantial support from our institution, government agencies, foundations, and private donors for its programs and projects. Through this generous support, we have been able to preserve our collections, create exhibitions, initiate and successfully complete many digital projects, and develop outstanding educational and academic programs. The Archives houses a rich repository of rare books, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and scientific reprints documenting international genetics research since 1890. These materials provide deep insight into the history of molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology. The Archives strives to develop novel ways of presenting and preserving the records of the discoveries in biomedical sciences as a topic of historical interest. We bring together important figures in the history of the molecular biology and genetics fields by collecting original materials that these individuals generated over their careers and conducting oral history interviews with them. As a result, we are able to merge discussions of the past and the future, thereby framing cutting-edge research in terms of detailed knowledge of the past. We are focused on creating a “living history” of important aspects of molecular biology and genetics research that blend the traditional discussions of current scientific research with lectures on the history of science; scholarly works; using our collections in public exhibitions; and scientific meetings in which the pioneers of the field interact with the current scientific community. For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu. CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor | 
