A One-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, History and Epistemology of Psychiatric Epidemiology (CESAMES/CERMES3)

 The Centre de Recherche Médecine, Sciences, Santé, Santé Mentale et Société (CERMES3) announces a one-year post-doctoral fellowship, starting on September 15th, 2010, attached to the project “History and Epistemology of Psychiatric Epidemiology”, coordinated by Anne M. Lovell (Paris Descartes University, Senior Research Fellow, INSERM).

Candidates may propose a subject relevant to the interdisciplinary understanding of the emergence of psychiatric epidemiology, nosology and ideas of “the mental”, and the social-historical contexts and scientific transformations within which this disciplin developed. An interest in conducting oral history interviews of major historical and contemporary figures in modern psychiatric epidemiology would be an advantage. The candidate will participate in the preparation of a volume edited by Dr. Lovell on this topic, and participate and assist in the organization of the CERMES3 “Philosophy, History, and Sociology of Mental Medicine” seminars. During his or her tenure, the post-doctoral fellow will make at least one oral presentation in the seminar “History and Epistemology of Psychiatric Epidemiology”.

Applicants should have a completed doctorate in one of the social sciences before the start of the fellowship. Non-social scientists may apply if they have a Master-Level background in a relevant social science or philosophy of science. The possibility of enrolling in epidemiological courses at local medical schools or public health institutes will be explored for those with little knowledge of the common principles and language of epidemiology.
All applicants must have good reading and oral mastery of French and English. They should also have an adequate enough background in quantitative skills to be able to interpret psychiatric epidemiology literature.

Applications (in French or English) should include a letter indicating reasons for running for post-doctoral fellowship, a summary and 5 pages or less description of the research project, a curriculum vitae (educational and training experiences, work history and relevant skills, honors/awards, publications citations), one sample of the candidate best analytical writing, and names and contact information for three references familiar with the candidate’s work.

Please submit materials (and for more information) by December 15th, 2009 to A. M. Lovell anne.lovell@parisdescartes.fr

A One-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, History and Epistemology of Psychotherapy and Psychopathology in the 20th Century (IHPST)

 Histoire et Epistémologie des psychothérapies et de la psychopathologie au 20ème siècle (ANR PHS2M)
The Institut d’Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques (IHPST) announces a one-year post-doctoral fellowship, starting on September 1st, 2010, within the framework of the project “Epistemology and History of Psychotherapies and Psychopathologies in the 20th century”, coordinated by Prof. Françoise Parot (Paris Descartes University, CERMES3).

Projects may concern any relevant subject, but an interest in researching the archives of French psychiatrists or psychoanalysts such as Daniel Lagache or Didier Anzieu would be an advantage. Applicants should be willing to participate in preparing a volume of historical essays edited by Prof. Parot, and participate and eventually help organize the project seminars “Philosophy, History, and Sociology of Mental Medicine” . During his or her tenure, the post-doctoral fellow will make at least one oral presentation in the seminar “Epistemological History of Psychotherapies in the 20th century in their relation to Psychopathologies” Psychother 2.

Applicants should have a completed doctorate in philosophy and/or history of science ; undergraduate studies in psychology would be desirable but are not required. Applicants must have good reading and speaking command of French, and of English.

Applications (in French or English) should include a 1000-words research project and a curriculum vitae. Please submit materials (and for more information) by December 15th, 2009 to Prof. Françoise Parot at francoise.parot@parisdescartes.fr

En français
L’Institut d’Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques (IHPST) annonce l’ouverture d’un concours pour un bourse postdoctorale d’un an, à partir du 1er septembre 2010, associé au projet « Epistémologie et Histoire des Psychothérapies et des Psychopathologies au 20è siècle », coordonné par Françoise Parot (Professeur à l’Université Paris Descartes, CERMES3).

Les projets de recherche pourront porter sur tout sujet de ce domaine, mais une volonté de travailler sur des archives de psychologues ou des psychanalystes français comme Daniel Lagache ou Didier Anzieu sera appréciée. Les candidats devront participer à la préparation d’un volume d’essais historiques édité par F. Parot, et s’investir dans l’organisation des séminaires et conférences du programme « Philosophie, Histoire et Sociologie de la Médecine Mentale->http://www.phs2m.cnrs.fr/] ». Pendant son année de post-doctorat le candidat retenu devra présenter son travail lors d’une séance minimum du séminaire « Histoire et Epistémologie des Psychothérapies dans leurs relations avec les Psychopathologies » , site Psychoter2.

Les candidats devront être titulaires d’une thèse en philosophie ou en histoire des sciences ; il est souhaitable qu’ils aient également une formation en psychologie, au niveau Licence minimum. Ils doivent avoir une bonne maîtrise écrite et orale du français et de l’anglais.

Les candidatures (en français ou en anglais) devront comporter un résumé de 1000 mots du projet de recherche et le curriculum vitae du candidat. Elles doivent parvenir au Professeur Parot avant le 15 décembre 2009. Pour plus d’information, contacter : françoise.parot@parisdescartes.fr