Digital & Public Humanities Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct digital or public humanities research and contribute to programming through the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH). The researcher will pursue a substantial, publishable project while in residence at the Hall Center and participate in its scholarly community by attending seminars, colloquia, lectures, and other development programs. They will present research at national or international conferences and publish research works. The researcher will work with IDRH staff to plan and carry out programs and activities, which may include workshops, training in digital humanities skills, instructional materials, the DH Fellows Program, consulting with KU researchers, and community outreach. The role also includes other duties assigned in consultation with the Hall Center Director, such as mentoring Undergraduate Fellows or assisting with grant proposals. This limited-term appointment runs from August 2027 through June 2029.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a Humanities discipline in hand or conferred within six months from the date of hire; the Ph.D. must be verified for appointment at the Postdoctoral Researcher title.
Two years of experience working in interdisciplinary humanities environments in a scholarly, teaching, or research capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with, or demonstrated knowledge of, Digital Humanities theory and/or methods.
Demonstrated experience with a wide range of digital tools, methods, and platforms.
Demonstrated experience with academic project planning, management, or consultative services.
Demonstrated organizational skills and experience taking initiative and setting and meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal skills and experience working in a collaborative or team environment.
Demonstrated experience with community outreach.
Submit a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, a resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Responsibilities

Conduct a substantial, publishable research project in digital or public humanities while in residence at the Hall Center.
Attend Hall Center seminars, colloquia, and relevant scholarly development programs.
Present research at conferences of national or international status and publish research works.
Collaborate with IDRH staff to plan and carry out programming and activities.
Design and implement IDRH workshops and/or help establish a digital humanities skills training program for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.
Develop instructional materials for digital humanities activities, methods, and platforms.
Coordinate IDRH initiatives, including the DH Fellows Program, and facilitate interactions with faculty and graduate students.
Consult with KU researchers about digital projects, platforms, and digital humanities.
Conduct community outreach, including engagement with graduate students and organizations beyond KU such as regional museums, libraries, and other public groups.
Perform other duties assigned in consultation with the Hall Center Director, which may include mentoring Undergraduate Fellows, assisting with grant proposals, and attending Hall Center lectures.