Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Ph.d. required by appointment time
Computational approaches to visual materials
Open-source software development experience
** The University of Richmond is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year position in the Distant Viewing Lab, starting August 2026. The role involves developing educational resources and engaging in community outreach related to the application of AI in visual culture analysis, with opportunities for teaching and conference participation. **

Job Summary

  • This two-year postdoctoral position is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of open-source technology for applying AI methods to visual culture.
  • The researcher will create multimedia Open Educational Resources, facilitate workshops, and assist in curating diverse visual collections for the Distant Viewing platform.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to teach up to one course per semester and travel to international conferences.

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** The University of Richmond is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year position in the Distant Viewing Lab, starting August 2026. The role involves developing educational resources and engaging in community outreach related to the application of AI in visual culture analysis, with opportunities for teaching and conference participation. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. required by appointment time
  • Computational approaches to visual materials
  • Open-source software development experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience creating multimedia OERs
  • Community-engaged scholarship with libraries
  • Interest in AI methods for humanities

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in any field required by appointment

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