Historian of Life Sciences at the Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and the Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology invites applications for a Historian of Life Sciences position to advance research and archival initiatives exploring the history of modern biology -particularly molecular biology, genetics, cancer genetics, neuroscience, and biotechnology. The historian will play a central role in developing and interpreting CSHL's Nobel Laureate Collection and related archival holdings documenting major discoveries in biomedical research. ,

This position, suitable for a postdoc or early career scholar in life sciences, is a three-year, on-site position with the possibility of extension, based at Cold Spring Harbor, New York.

Conduct original historical research on a topic in areas of special interest to the Center. These include molecular biology, neuroscience, cancer genetics, and biotechnology. There are opportunities for the successful candidate to engage in oral history interviews with eminent scientists, to present public lectures and develop a seminar series on the history of science for the CSHL School of Biological Sciences. Write grant proposals and participate in development activities to support research and collection growth.

• Ph.D. in History of Science, Life Sciences, or History of Medicine
• Demonstrated research experience in the history of modern life sciences.
• At least three years of research experience in a museum or academic setting
• Teaching experience and strong communication skills
• Background in oral history preferred
• Experience in writing grants preferred

Background

The CSHL Archives is a major repository of primary material on the history of the life sciences in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and a large repository of oral-history interviews, and documents from nearly a century's worth of international symposia on the life sciences.

exhibitions, and fellowships, the Center fosters dialogue between science, history, and culture.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a unique institution known internationally both for its research and for its meetings and courses. These cover a wide range to topics in the life and biomedical sciences and are attended by over 9500 participants annually. The historian will be encouraged to take advantage of this vibrant intellectual community.

Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references.

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary for this role is $90,000. The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO 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, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor