Postdoctoral Research Associate in Classical Art and Archaeology

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University Art Museum invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Classical Art and Archaeology. The appointment supports research and teaching toward an exhibition on materials from Antioch-on-the-Orontes, with emphasis on the eastern Roman Empire and related archival work.

The appointment starts July 1, 2027 and runs through July 1, 2028, with potential renewal for a second year, contingent on funding and review.

Qualifications

• PhD in art history or classical art and archaeology, or related field.
• Experience with museum collections and developing exhibition projects preferred.
• Familiarity with Antioch excavations and ability to conduct archival research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, teaching, and planning for a future Antioch-on-the-Orontes exhibition.
• Collaborate with museum staff, department, and center for program development.
• Work in-person on campus at the Princeton University Art Museum.

Education

PhD in art history or classical art and archaeology

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Classical Art and Archaeology

Location: Princeton University Art Museum

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $65,000-67,000

Description

The Princeton University Art Museum, together with the Department of Art and Archaeology and the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in the eastern Roman Empire to assist with the research, teaching, and planning for a future exhibition related to material from Antioch-on-the-Orontes.

Located at the crossroads of major trades in the ancient world, Antioch was a cosmopolitan urban center that regularly came into contact with a diversity of peoples, objects, ideas, and materials from across the empire. Excavations conducted by a Princeton-led team (1932-39) yielded a large number of luxurious mosaics, numerous sculptural fragments, coins, and over 12,000 small finds. The 100th anniversary of the excavations offers the opportunity to reconsider the legacies of the archaeological work undertaken at Antioch and to advance our knowledge of the site through new avenues of scholarly inquiry.

The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2027, through July 1, 2028, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, following academic review and contingent upon availability of funding and meeting all other requirements.

Candidates must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree by March 1, 2027.

Candidates may have up to two years of post-Ph.D. research experience by the start date. Candidates will receive support for research-related expenses, up to $3,000 per academic year. Postdocs will be required to work full-time, fulfilling responsibilities related to in-person participation. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at the Princeton University Art Museum.

When teaching, successful candidates will carry the additional part-time rank of Lecturer, and any teaching opportunities are subject to sufficient enrollment and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.

These positions are not eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B visa requiring consular processing; other visa sponsorships (including H-1B visas not requiring consular processing) may be available, as appropriate.

Qualifications

PhD in art history or classical art and archaeology, or a related field, with demonstrated familiarity with the material culture from the ancient Mediterranean. Experience working with museum collections and developing compelling exhibition projects is preferred, as is familiarity with the history of archaeological excavations at Antioch. The position will also involve conducting archival research in Visual Resources at Princeton and collaborating with specialists.

DEADLINE: All materials must be received by 11:59 pm EST on January 17, 2027. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

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