The following post at the University of Aberdeen may be of interest to scholars of 'science and religion'
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Dr Ben Marsden
Senior Lecturer in History
Deputy Head of School of Divinity, History and Philosophy
University of Aberdeen
Crombie Annexe
Meston Walk
Aberdeen AB24 3FX
United Kingdom
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phone: +44 (0)1224 272637 (office)
           +44 (0)1224 272199 (messages)
web: www.abdn.ac.uk/history/

> Lord Gifford Fellowship, - Ref:1139531
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>
> College of Arts & Social Sciences
> School of Divinity, History & Philosophy
> Position Type  Full-time
> Closing Date 27 Aug 2010
> University Grade Structure    Grade 6
> Salary From £29,853 to £35,646
>
> Job Summary
> The University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint an outstanding Post
> Doctoral scholar as the Lord Gifford Fellow to pursue research and
> teaching in the area of 'natural theology', broadly construed. Funding for
> this post is drawn from Lord Adam Gifford's Trust, and research projects
> should align with the terms specified by the Trust, namely to 'promote,
> advance, teach and diffuse the study of natural theology in the widest
> sense of that term'. Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult the
> terms of the bequest itself, which may be found here
> http://www.giffordlectures.org/will.asp. It is anticipated that the post
> will be housed within the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy,
> however scholars of any discipline, the direction and substance of whose
> research and teaching aligns with the purposes of Lord Gifford's Trust,
> may apply.
>
> The Gifford Fellowship is a full-time post doctoral position for scholars
> demonstrating outstanding potential for high quality research and
> teaching, evidence of which will be crucial to any successful application.
> Eligible applicants will presently hold a PhD, or will hold a PhD by the
> time of uptake of the appointment. The successful candidate will pursue a
> research agenda broadly congruent with the stated purposes of Lord
> Gifford's Trust, and will provide up to 75 hours of related undergraduate
> teaching in his or her area of expertise. It is expected that the post
> holder will communicate his or her research to the wider University
> community by the provision of occasional public lectures and/or seminar
> papers. The post holder should be prepared to engage informally with the
> School and students of the University to promote discussion of questions
> and issues central to the terms of the Trust. It is a further particular
> expectation that the holder of this post take leadership in developing a
> new '6th Century Course' within the University's reformed curriculum
> related to a theme or themes which advance the educational designs of the
> Trust. Such courses emphasise creative interdisciplinary teaching drawn
> together around a co-ordinating theme. Details of currently offered 6th
> Century Courses can be found here: http://abdn.ac.uk/thedifference/sixth-
> century-courses.php. The appointment is to be made for the 2010-11
> academic year; details of precise start date to be negotiated at point of
> offer.
>
> Informal enquires about the post may be made to Dr Philip Ziegler, Head of
> the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy ([log in to unmask], tel.
> +44(0)1224272903, or Professor Trevor Salmon ([log in to unmask]),
> Chairman of the University's Gifford Lectures Committee.
>
> Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will
> be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a
> Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an
> offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you
> fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in
> English. Please do not hesitate to contact Louise Alford, HR Adviser, for
> further information on this.
>
> Criteria
> A good first degree in relevant field
>
> A PhD in relevant disciplinary field (e.g. Philosophy, Theology, Religious
> Studies, History of Ideas) awarded or evidence that it will be completed
> by the commencement of the appointment
>
> Demonstrated research interests related to the topic of 'natural theology'
> broadly construed in keeping with the spirit of the terms of Lord
> Gifford's Trust and a particular project or programme of research relevant
> to the advancement of its stated aims
>
> Experience of developing and undertaking research in a Higher Education
> setting
>
> Experience of teaching within a School/College/Higher Education
> environment
>
> Demonstrate commitment to research through proven ability to attract
> external research funds and/or complete research projects



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