Postdoc in Historical Archaeology: Yorktown Collections

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Holiday schedule

Job summary

William & Mary seeks a non-tenure track post-doctoral fellow in Anthropology (Historical Archaeology) to catalog and analyze 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and related archives. The appointment is 12 months with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will develop an active research program, contribute to reporting on archaeological remains, and assist Dr. Kimberley Connor in cataloging, analysis, and publication of findings.

Qualifications

• PhD required to begin January 25, 2027.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing historical material culture.
• Strong writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Catalog and analyze historical North American material culture from Yorktown.
• Assist in cataloging, analyzing and reporting archaeological remains and archival materials.
• Develop an active research program centered on William & Mary’s Yorktown collections.
• Collaborate with Dr. Kimberley Connor and other researchers on project outputs.

Skills

Historical archaeology cataloging

Material culture analysis

Strong writing skills

Public engagement

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Collection Management System

Artifact database

Job description

William & Mary seeks a non-tenure track post-doctoral fellow in Anthropology (Historical Archaeology) to catalog and analyze 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and related archives. The appointment is 12 months with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

The successful candidate will develop an active research program, contribute to reporting on archaeological remains, and assist Dr. Kimberley Connor in cataloging, analysis, and publication of findings.