Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Not specified (assumed to be on-site or hybrid based on the academic nature of the position).
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, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The role involves developing educational resources for the computational analysis of visual culture, with opportunities for teaching and international travel

Job Summary

  • The position is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of open-source technology for applying AI methods to visual culture.
  • Primary responsibilities include creating multimedia Open Educational Resources, contributing to workshop facilitation, and assisting in the curation of diverse visual collections.
  • 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, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The role involves developing educational resources for the computational analysis of visual culture, with opportunities for teaching and international travel.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. required by appointment time
  • Computational approaches to visual materials
  • Open-source software development experience
  • Educational resource creation skills
  • Community-engaged scholarship experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with libraries, archives, and museums
  • Background in digital humanities or media studies
  • Interest in facilitating workshops
  • Ability to teach undergraduate courses
  • Willingness to travel to international conferences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in any field required by time of appointment
  • Application via online portal at jobs.richmond.edu
  • Submission of curriculum vitae and cover letter

Work Rights

Not specified

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