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The German Mining Museum Bochum (Leibniz Research Museum for Georesources) is hiring a Research Curator for the DFG/AHRC-funded project “Toxic Heritage: Socio-natural Landscapes of Extraction and Pollution in the Harz and Cornwall.” Starting 1 June 2026 (or as soon as possible), this 24-month position (salary equivalent to 75% TV-L E13) combines independent research with the curatorial development of a major exhibition scheduled to open in Spring 2028, in close collaboration with partners at the Royal College of Art (London). Applications must be submitted via the online portal by 15 February 2026. (karriere.bergbaumuseum.de)

More information: https://karriere.bergbaumuseum.de/jobposting/cf08068f0f5fb8143a3ee11840323c78c45c60d00?ref=homepage

The Dr. C. Louise Thijssen-Schoute Foundation is inviting applications for the Thijssen-Schoute Fellowship 2027, supporting research in the history of ideas with a particular focus on the seventeenth century and the Dutch Republic. Offered in collaboration with the Knowledge and Art Practices research group at the Huygens Institute (Amsterdam), the fellowship is aimed at advanced PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates (within 3 years), and provides a €2,000/month stipend for three months (research to be carried out in 2027, with on-site presence at least three days a week). Applications (PDF, including a concise research plan and two references) must be submitted by 15 May 2026. (Huygens Instituut)

More information: https://www.huygens.knaw.nl/en/open-call-thijssen-schoute-fellowship-2027/

Utrecht University’s Descartes Centre invites applications for its Junior and Senior Fellowships, designed to foster collaboration and intellectual exchange in the history and/or philosophy of the sciences and the humanities. Fellowships last up to three months (with July–August excluded) and require a clear link to ongoing work at the Centre, supported by a recommendation letter from a Descartes Centre member. For scholars whose permanent address is outside the Netherlands, costs may be reimbursed up to €2,000/month (Junior) or €3,000/month (Senior). Applications are due 1 March 2026 and are submitted by email to infodescartescentre@uu.nl. (Universiteit Utrecht)

More information: https://www.uu.nl/en/descartes-centre/about-us/fellowships

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (New York) is recruiting a Historian of the Life Sciences to join the Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology within CSHL’s Archives, in a highly interdisciplinary setting at a leading biomedical research institution. The (three-year) position combines original historical research on modern biology (including areas such as molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, biotechnology) with major archival and public-facing work—especially developing and interpreting the Nobel Laureate Collection, conducting oral histories, and contributing to seminars and outreach. The annual salary is $90,000 plus benefits, and applications close 25 January 2026. For questions, contact Mila Pollock (Gardiner Executive Director of Library & Archives) at pollock@cshl.edu. (main.hercjobs.org)

More information: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/5133374/historian-of-life-sciences-at-the-center-for-humanities-and-the-history-of-modern?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The American Philosophical Society (APS)—a major learned society with significant Library & Museum programs—invites applications for a full-time Director of Development based in person in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will lead APS’s national capital campaign (its first in nearly two decades) and expand fundraising capacity across major gifts, annual giving, and broader donor engagement. The position comes with benefits and a listed salary minimum of $150,000. Applications (CV/resume + cover letter) are due 19 February 2026. (Alleanza Culturale di Philadelphia)

More information / apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/179918

The History Department at the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of science, technology, or engineering (explicitly excluding the history of medicine), with an anticipated start in summer 2026. The successful candidate will combine a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching with high-quality, peer-reviewed research, and can expect to teach three small sections per semester (typically 18–22 students). The approximate starting salary is $82,000–$92,000, depending on degree status at the start date. (Accademia Navale degli Stati Uniti)

More information: https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-Track-HIS-Sci_Tech_Eng-26.php