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Postgraduate Fellowship in the history of space technology Employed at the Science Museum, London, the Fellow will undertake a University of London doctorate on the history of the Skylark Sounding Rocket Programme jointly supervised by the Institute of Contemporary British History at the Institute of Historical Research, and the Science Museum. This post, funded by the European Space Agency, is an outstanding opportunity to work on the history of technology in the British and wider European spheres during the Cold War. The Fellow will benefit from a distinguished advisory committee, the resources at the Science Museum, and the training offered at the IHR. Annual remuneration will be £10,000. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in developing a competence in the professional history of technology as well as policy and political studies. A solid background in science or technology would be an advantage, as would a Masters degree in the history of technology. Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application outlining their experience and interests and a CV to Personnel Services at the Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD. by 12 July 2000. In the first instance requests for information should be addressed to Mr Douglas Millard ([log in to unmask]), or Dr Harriet Jones ([log in to unmask]) Interviews of short-listed candidates are likely to be held on 20 July 2000. Robert Bud Head of Information and Research The Science Museum, London SW7 2DD, UK Please note new telephone number (+44) (0)20 7942 4200 Fax: (+44) (0)20 7942 4202 http://www.nmsi.ac.uk/collections/staff/r_bud.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%