UVA Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia seeks a one-year postdoctoral research associate in Civil War era history, beginning August 2027.

The associate will be based in Charlottesville with no teaching or administrative duties, focusing on producing a book proposal and workshopping at least one chapter while participating in the center's public events and manuscript workshops.

Qualifications

• PhD in History or American Studies; publication record and writing ability required.
• Expertise in the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras.

Responsibilities

• Produce a book proposal and workshop at least one chapter.
• Participate in the center's public events and manuscript workshops.

Skills

Writing skills

Publication record

Education

PhD in History or American Studies

Job description

The John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia seeks a one-year postdoctoral research associate in Civil War era history, beginning August 2027. The associate will be based in Charlottesville with no teaching or administrative duties, focusing on producing a book proposal and workshopping at least one chapter while participating in the center's public events and manuscript workshops.

Key qualifications:

• Doctoral degree required; PhD in History or American Studies within the past 5 years preferred
• Expertise in the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras
• Demonstrated publication record and strong writing skills
• Must be able to work fully on-site in Charlottesville, VA
• No immigration sponsorship available