Historian of Life Sciences

Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) 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, and history of cancer genetics as well as 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.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct original historical research on modern experimental biology, including molecular biology, neuroscience, cancer genetics, and biotechnology..
• Lead the growth, organization, and interpretation of the Nobel Laureate Collection and associated archives.
• Conduct oral history interviews with leading and emerging scientists.
• Present public lectures and design and deliver a seminar series on the history of science to graduate student trainees at the CSHL School of Biological Sciences
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Center for Humanities and History if Modern Biology and Contribute to the intellectual life of the Center
• Write grant and participate in the other development activities to support research and collection growth.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

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

Supplemental Information

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

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Position ID: 01865

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 Benefitssites to learn more. The salary range 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000