Job: Historian of Science and Medicine (History Associates Inc./National Library of Medicine's Profiles in Science project)

• Date:   Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:29:36 -0800
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• Subject:   Job: Historian of Science and Medicine (History Associates Inc./National Library of Medicine's Profiles in Science project)
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Subject: [CADUCEUS-L:3855] Job opening

History Associates Incorporated has asked me to pass along 
the announcement that they are recruiting for a historian 
of medicine and science to manage the National Library of 
Medicine's Profiles in Science project.  For more information, 
contact Doris Miles at dmiles@historyassociates.com .


HISTORIAN OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE

History Associates Incorporated (HAI) is actively seeking 
a historian of science and medicine to participate in a 
digital archives project.

HAI has been a leader in providing historical, archival, 
and records management services to both the public and 
private sectors for over twenty-five years. We have built 
this reputation by consistently providing the highest quality 
of service to our clients.

Responsibilities:
The historian will provide historical research and writing 
services necessary to make the archival collections of 
pioneering biomedical scientists, public health officials, 
and science administrators of the twentieth century available 
through its Profiles in Science project on the World Wide Web.

Duties: 
The historian shall identify and select documents for inclusion 
in the Profiles in Science digital publication according to 
historical significance; analyze and interpret them; edit 
them on-line; conduct research in the history of biomedical 
science, medical research policy, public health, and health 
care related to the documents; and write concise interpretive 
narratives that provide historical context for the documents. 

Required Qualifications: 
· PhD in twentieth-century U.S. history 
· Specialization in the history of medicine, either in 
doctoral dissertation or through subsequent scholarly 
work 
· Demonstrable knowledge of twentieth-century American 
science and medicine, public health, and health policy 
and strong writing skills through peer-reviewed publications 
and/or exhibit work 
· Experience in surveying and evaluating large amounts 
of primary archival manuscript sources and expertise 
in the use of electronic archival and bibliographic databases 
· Demonstrable ability to successfully carry out highly 
specific research, interpretation, and writing tasks 
according to a tightly defined schedule 
· Strong communication skills and the ability to work 
independently and in a team setting 

History Associates offers a competitive salary and excellent 
benefits package including paid holidays; annual and sick leave; 
medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) 
plan. 

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter that includes salary 
requirements, resume, writing sample, transcripts, and three 
references to:

History Associates Incorporated
Attn: Doris Miles
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com

Incomplete packages will not be considered.

History Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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