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Job opening, Center for History of Physics, College Park, MD 

The Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics, 
announces an opening for a project historian to participate in the 
Project to Document the History of Physicists in Industry.  The 
position is full-time for two years and may be extended to three years 
depending on funding. 
        	
Responsibilities: Working with a team of archivists, historians and 
sociologists, the Project Historian will play a lead role in 
developing, coordinating, and implementing our study of how to document 
the history of physicists in industry.  In addition to helping to 
select candidates for interviews and participating in site visits, 
questionnaire interviews, records surveys, and all other project 
activities, the historian will conduct longer in-depth interviews with 
senior scientists and science administrators.  The historian will also 
be responsible for analyzing the historical findings of the study and 
drafting sections of the final report.  Responsibilities include 
regular site visits of two to five days.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or nearly complete Ph.D. in twentieth century 
history, specializing in an area relevant to the study (e.g.,  science, 
technology, business).  Experience with oral history interviewing 
preferred; ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary 
research team required.  Must be able to lift 40 lb. boxes of archival 
materials.

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits.

Applicants should send resume and cover letter, including salary 
requirements, to:

        American Institute of Physics
        Attn: Sandra James
        One Physics Ellipse
        College Park, MD 20740
        aiphr@aip.org (email)
        301-209-0847 (fax)

The American Institute of Physics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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