ASI's Human-Animal Studies Newsletter for January 2013
New HAS Opportunities
The Department of Philosophy at Texas A&M University is seeking a PhD student in the area of Applied Ethics to begin in the fall of 2013. Qualified candidates should have a BA or MA in Philosophy or closely related discipline and have interests in genetics and ethics, particularly in the area of environmental, agricultural or animal science. Applicants must apply and be accepted to the graduate program in Philosophy at TAMU to be considered for this position. Candidates should also submit a cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and highlights research interests and skill sets and a resume/CV to Dr. Clare Palmer, Department of Philosophy, Mailstop TAMU 4237, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4237 or to cpalmer@philosophy.tamu.edu.The Animal Welfare Trust is currently seeking applicants for the 2013 Student Grant Program. The grant provides up to $5,000 per recipient for graduate students to work on an independent research project under faculty supervision or for an unpaid position within an established organization. Internships can be for a summer, semester, or year-long duration. Applications are due on March 1. Details about the grant program, the application process, and information on past recipients can be found at www.animalwelfaretrust.org.
The Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute (CHCI), a leader in animal welfare and advocate for chimpanzees, is currently taking applications for their Summer 2013 Apprentice Program. Graduates, undergraduates, and post-graduates from various academic backgrounds and all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The dates of the program are June 23-August 16. The program fee is $1,900 and there is a nonrefundable $25 application processing fee. The costs do not include housing (available on campus) and transportation. A course in ASL is highly recommended but not required. For more information on the program and the application please see www.cwu.edu/chci/apprentice-program or contact Bonnie Hendrickson at hendricksonb@cwu.edu. The deadline to apply is February 22.
The Department of Philosophy at Queen’s University invites applications for the new Abby Benjamin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Animal Studies. This is a one-year nonrenewable fellowship. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated expertise in animal ethics, law and public policy, show evidence of teaching potential, and be able to participate constructively in departmental and collegial activities. Recipients are expected to reside in Kingston, teach a university course in animal studies, and to collaborate in developing initiatives related to the promotion of the analysis and understanding of animal rights. The salary for the postdoctoral fellowship will be $40,000, which includes remuneration for teaching a half-course in animal ethics or a cognate subject. Applications are due by February 1. For more information, click here or contact Prof. Kymlicka.
