The Simon Fellowship Scheme uses a generous endowment to appoint a number
of Research Fellows each year in the Social Sciences, broadly defined and
including the history of science, technology and medicine. The Fellowship
is intended for an outstanding researcher who has completed a doctoral
degree or research to an equivalent standard. A record of research and
publications or demonstrated potential for research in relevant subject
areas is essential. For 2007-08 there is one post at a salary of £26,666 -
£32,796 or £33,779 - £ 41,545 p.a, plus up to £1,000 expenses. The
closing date for applications in 19/12/2006.
Details at
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/research/vacancy/index.htm?
ref=84635
In the past decade three Simon Fellowships have been held in the Centre
for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Anyone historians of
STM intending to apply should to contact CHSTM, either an individual
member of staff or the Director, Michael Worboys, for advice on their
application. For information on the Centre, its staff and contact details
see http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/chstm/
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