Oxford University: Wellcome Research Fellowship in the History of the Medical Sciences

The Committee for the History and Philosophy of Science, in conjunction with the Board of the Faculty of Modem History and Corpus Christi and St. Anne's Colleges, proposes to appoint to a Research Fellowship in the History of the Medical Sciences, tenable at Corpus Christi College or, if a woman is appointed, at St. Anne's College. The fellowship has been provided for a period of five years by the Wellcome Trust in order that a promising scholar with appropriate qualifications (scientific or historical) may be able to establish himself or herself professionally in this field. The electors will consider candidates interested in any subject ranging from the history of thought in the bio-medical sciences to the role of medicine in history. The fellow will be required to carry out research and may be required to undertake a limited amount of advanced teaching. The stipend of the fellowship will be on the scale £1,200 under age 25 to £2,900 at 43 and over, and the fellow may be required to become a member of the Federated Superannuation System for Universities. The fellow will be provided with a study by the University and will be entitled to free dining rights in college. A fund is available for approved research expenses. Applications, including a statement of age, academic career, published work, and proposed subject of research, together with the names and addresses of two referees, should reach the Secretary to the Committee for the History and Philosophy of Science, at the University Registry, Oxford, by 15 February 1968. The appointment will be made with a view to the fellow's taking up the post on 1 October 1968 or as soon thereafter as possible.