The Making and Knowing Project seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar, to start July 1, 2016. In 2016-17, the Making and Knowing postdoctoral scholar will co-teach the laboratory seminar each semester with Professor Pamela Smith and postdoctoral scholars Donna Bilak and Joel Klein, and take part in all activities of the Making and Knowing Project. In addition, the scholar will act as a liaison to the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) for the entire year, which will allow the scholar both to pursue his or her own research in conjunction with an appropriate project for the Chemical Heritage Foundation. If the scholar is appointed for a further two years, he or she will co-teach the laboratory seminar each semester, take part in Making and Knowing Project activities, and, instead of the CHF role, he or she will teach one section of the Introduction to Contemporary Civilization, a central part of Columbia’s signature Core Curriculum. Core teaching requires instructors to attend Core Curriculum weekly preceptor meetings and lectures (in these years of the postdoctoral position, the Scholar will hold the additional title of Lecturer in History). Eligibility Requirements: A PhD, preferably in history or a cognate discipline (such as art history, conservation, or history of sciences). Some experience in laboratory, conservation, or studio work, a knowledge of French language and history, and digital skills will be beneficial. Candidates must hold the doctoral degree by July 1, 2016 or have received it within the previous three years. The appointment start date will be July 1, 2016. Renewal for a second and third year will be contingent upon satisfactory performance. Starting salary will be over $50,000, plus benefits, and a research stipend.