Getty Clark Library Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA invite applications for the Getty Clark Library postdoctoral fellow, a two-year appointment beginning July 1, 2027.

The fellow will conduct research using the Clark Library's collections, develop a research agenda, and teach one upper-division undergraduate/graduate seminar at the Library related to their work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in humanities or related disciplines.
• Commitment to cross-disciplinary and collaborative research.
• Ability to translate research findings into publishable formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop research agenda while participating in Center events.
• Teach one upper-division undergraduate/graduate seminar at the Library.
• Contribute to Core Course in the Certificate Program, Material Histories of Print and Manuscript Cultures.
• Collaborate with diverse scholars, graduate students, and visiting researchers.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Research design

Research communication

Education

Ph.D. awarded between 2020-06-30 and 2027-06-30

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee

Salary range: $71,491 to $76,881

Open date: November 1, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library invite applications for the Getty Clark Library postdoctoral fellow for a Ph.D. whose research will benefit from the Clark Library's rich collections. The two-year position begins July 1, 2027. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. after June 30, 2020. International applicants are welcome. The fellow will be responsible for obtaining a visa, if required, as well as accommodation, travel, and all living expenses.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be a scholar who has demonstrated evidence of innovative methodologies. A successful applicant will be conversant with scholars working in different disciplines and geographies. The Fellow will join the vibrant research and academic communities at the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.

The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities and opportunities: develop their research agenda while participating regularly in Center academic events; teaching one upper division undergraduate/graduate seminar at the Library in a topic close to their area of research; contribute to our Core Course in our Certificate Program, Material Histories of Print and Manuscript Cultures; work collaboratively with a diverse group of scholars, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers.

The appointment (which includes benefits) and salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant's experience.

The Center and Clark

UCLA's Clark Library is a special collections library, which is located about 30 minutes away from the University's Westwood campus. The Library is administered by the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies, which provides a forum for research and discussion of issues across disciplines and geographies from the 15th century to the present day. The Clark Library is a rare book and manuscript library, specializing in the study of England and Western Europe from the Tudor period through the long eighteenth century and from the mid-Victorian to late Edwardian periods, with a focus on Oscar Wilde and his circle. Other collection strengths include modern book arts; fine printing and the history of the book; and Montana and the West. In addition to the collections for which the Clark Library is well‑known, the Library houses a wealth of primary source materials on topics such as queer, disability, and ecocritical studies; women authors, collectors, and printmakers; music/musicology, astronomy, geographies, mathematics, games, crime and incarceration; the supernatural, translation, architecture, foodways, and how-to manuals. The Library engages and supports students and scholars from the region, the nation, and the world, with the goal of encouraging original research about our collective histories.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Ph.D.; must have been awarded doctoral degree between June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2027
• Research specialization in humanities oriented disciplines

Additional qualifications

• Commitment to cross-disciplinary and collaborative research
• Proven track record in designing and completing research assignments
• Ability to translate research findings into publishable research and public-facing formats

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Updated CV detailing both academic and professional achievements, including doctoral degree completion and any prior postdoctoral experience.
• Cover Letter - A Letter of Introduction that comments briefly on the dissertation and its contributions to the field and the discipline.
• Statement of Research - Two-page single‑spaced proposal of the research project. Applicants should identify relevant resources from the Clark Library at the end of their research proposal.
• Evidence of Completion of Doctoral Degree - Official transcript, or official statement from the awarding institution Registrar's or equivalent student records office. Document must certify completion of all doctoral degree requirements.
• Dissertation Thesis Abstract
• Writing Sample - Sample publication or unpublished paper, please limit to 35 pages (not including references and citations)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

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  Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023‑28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

Name, affiliation and email address of two references who will submit letters of recommendation.

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Los Angeles, CA