Andrew W. Mellon postdoctoral fellowship in the humantiies (EXPIRED)
Jackman Humanities Institute, University of Toronto
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Open |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 4 |
Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Start date | 1 July 2016 |
Job description |
The Jackman Humanities Institute at the University of Toronto seeks 4 Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year appointment 2016-2018 with research relevant to the 2016-17 theme: Time, Rhythm, and Pace The modern experience of time is often characterized by its “increasing speed,” its linearity, and its emphasis on “now.” But time does not have to be regarded as the flight of an arrow, a race track, or a forking path. If we consider the body, the planet, or the longue durée of history, it becomes clear that rhythm, cycle, pace and temporality pervade the human condition, now as they have always done. Occurring at multiple scales (neuronal firing, diurnal habits, menses, calendars, life cycles, the rise and fall of civilizations), rhythm is concrete, existential, and profound. How do rhythm and cycle, rather than velocity, characterize human life? What are the politics of chronology? How can a deeper understanding of time, rhythm, and pace -- from literary theorists, historians, phenomenologists, political scientists, and diverse other sectors of the academy -- provide us with guidance in an increasingly frantic and fast-paced world? Fellowships begin 1 July 2016. Eligibility: Ph.D. completed between 1 July 2013 and 1 May 2016. Apply at https://humanities.utoronto.ca/funding/id=58 by 16 November 2015.
Electronic applications submitted online only (no paper, faxes, or email submissions). |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | https://www.humanities.utoronto.ca/funding/id=58 |
Email to apply | |
Hard deadline | November 16, 2015, 6:59pm EST |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | https://www.humanities.utoronto.ca/funding/id=58 |
Contact name | Kim Yates |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | (416) 946-0313 |
Bookkeeping | |
Time created | August 12, 2015, 9:54am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | November 16, 2015, 6:59pm EST |
Expired on | November 17, 2015, 6:59pm EST |
Last updated | January 16, 2016, 3:00pm UTC |
Last update notification |
There are no notifications for this ad.
Save the ad using the "save" button below to receive notifications of significant updates. |
Save |