Contemplative Humanities Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conference stipend

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for Contemplative Research Fellows, postdoctoral researchers specializing in humanities-based methods within the CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Fellows join a multidisciplinary team exploring how contemplation affects wellbeing in young adults, using meditation, immersive tech, VR, and lucid dreaming.

This three-year, renewable fellowship provides mentorship, training in transdisciplinary methods, and opportunities to co-author

Qualifications

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Co-author scholarship related to CIRCL research.
• Participate in regular CIRCL meetings and CSC community activities.
• Engage with an interdisciplinary cohort of Postdoctoral Research Associates at UVA.
• Other responsibilities to be detailed that align with the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Co-author scholarship related to CIRCL research.
• Participate in regular CIRCL meetings and CSC community activities.
• Engage with an interdisciplinary cohort of Postdoctoral Research Associates at UVA.
• Other responsibilities to be detailed that align with the fellowship.

Skills

Collaborative

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Written communication

Independent and collaborative

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Humanities

Job description

The University of Virginia invites applications for Contemplative Research Fellows, postdoctoral researchers specializing in humanities-based methods within the CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Fellows join a multidisciplinary team exploring how contemplation affects wellbeing in young adults, using meditation, immersive tech, VR, and lucid dreaming.

This three-year, renewable fellowship provides mentorship, training in transdisciplinary methods, and opportunities to co-author