Postdoctoral Fellow — Historical Archaeology (Yorktown)

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

William & Mary invites applications for a non-tenure track, 12-month Post-doctoral Fellow in Anthropology (Historical Archaeology). The position begins January 25, 2027, with potential renewal through 2028 contingent on performance and funding.

Work includes cataloging and analyzing 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and Revolutionary War contexts. The fellow will maintain an active research program centered on William & Mary’s Yorktown collections and collaborate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or near completion by Jan 2027 in Anthropology/Archaeology.
• Experience cataloging and analyzing historical material culture.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Catalog and analyze historical material culture from Yorktown and related archival materials.
• Prepare reports and assist in publication and outreach efforts.

Skills

Cataloging

Archaeology

Data analysis

Academic writing

Public engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Collection Management System

Artifact database

Digitizing archives

Job description

William & Mary invites applications for a non-tenure track, 12-month Post-doctoral Fellow in Anthropology (Historical Archaeology). The position begins January 25, 2027, with potential renewal through 2028 contingent on performance and funding.

Work includes cataloging and analyzing 18th–19th century North American material culture from Yorktown and Revolutionary War contexts. The fellow will maintain an active research program centered on William & Mary’s Yorktown collections and collaborate