Postdoctoral Research Associate in History
Job Description
Full job description
The John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research associate in the history of the Civil War era, starting in August 2025. This is a 12-month salaried position with full-time benefits.
The research associate is expected to be in residence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and to attend the Nau Centers public lectures, manuscript workshops, and other relevant events. During the year, they will produce a book proposal and workshop at least one chapter. They will have no teaching or administrative responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Doctoral degree
Preferred Qualifications:
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PhD in History or American Studies
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Expertise in the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras
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Demonstrated publication record and strong writing skills.
Anticipated Salary: $59,097 per year plus UVA benefits
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0065586. Complete an application online and include the following documents:
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A cover letter
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A CV
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Three letters of recommendation
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A writing sample of no more than 30 pages
All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Initial application review will begin on January 15, but the position will remain open until filled.
For additional information about the position, please contact Caroline E. Janney, the John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War, at cej4b@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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