Postdoctoral Position
Institute for Arctic Studies
Dartmouth College
For further information, please e-mail:
arctic [at] dartmouth.edu
This two-year term position with full benefits is supported by the
Evelyn Stefansson Nef fund in Northern and Polar Studies at Dartmouth
College, in collaboration with the John Sloan Dickey Center for
International Understanding, the Hood Museum of Art, and the Rauner
Special Collections Library.
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with
significant research experience in Northern issues and/or cultures.
Areas of interest emphasize the human dimensions of environmental
change, language and culture, and the history of settlements in and
expeditions to the region. The Postdoctoral fellow reports to the
Director of the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding.
Primary responsibilities will include scholarly and administrative
support for a major research conference and accompanying museum displays
to take place at Dartmouth College in Fall 2006 with a focus around the
theme of 100 years of Arctic change. Research will draw upon extensive
primary and secondary materials from the Stefansson Polar Exploration
Collection of Dartmouth's Baker-Berry Library, as well as artifact
collections housed at the Hood Museum of Art. In addition, the candidate
will teach one course per year in his or her field as part of the Dickey
program in Northern and Polar Studies. The opportunity to edit/author an
exhibition catalogue in conjunction with an exhibition at the Hood
Museum of Art also exists. Review of applications will begin immediately
for a position beginning in Fall 2004 or Winter 2005.
When applying, please include the following:
(1) Statement of interest
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Names and addresses of three professional references
Applications should be sent to:
Stefansson Postdoctoral Search Committee
Dickey Center Institute of Arctic Studies
6214 Fairchild Hall
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
USA
Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a demonstrated
commitment to diversity. Women and minority candidates are especially
encouraged to apply.
For further information, please e-mail:
arctic [at] dartmouth.edu