Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early American History

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for the Study of the Age of Jefferson at the Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia seeks a residential Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early American history. Researchers completing books on colonial North America, the American Revolutionary era, or the Early Republic are encouraged to apply; the area of specialization is open. The fellowship is intended to support junior and mid-career scholars completing their first or second book project.

Associates will participate in the University of Virginia’s scholarly community of Early American historians and take part in a manuscript workshop on their work, hosted by the Center for the Study of the Age of Jefferson in conjunction with the University of Virginia Press. Fellows will be required to teach at least one class during the fellowship.

The position begins September 1, 2027. It is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and must be performed fully on-site. The appointment has a one-year term limit and may be renewed for up to two additional years, in one-year increments, contingent on funding and satisfactory performance. The salary is $60,000, with an additional $5,000 in research funds. This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree.
• Research focused on books on colonial North America, the American Revolutionary era, or the Early Republic.
• Candidates must not require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in History.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the scholarly community of Early American historians at the University of Virginia.
• Participate in a manuscript workshop on the associate’s work, hosted by the Center for the Study of the Age of Jefferson in conjunction with the University of Virginia Press.
• Teach at least one class during the fellowship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree