Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Not specified (assumed to be flexible based on academic environment).
Ph.d. required by appointment time
Experience with 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, focusing on educational resource development in AI applications for visual culture. The role involves collaboration with project leaders, creation of Open Educational Resources, and opportunities for teaching and international travel. Ideal candidates are from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, possess a Ph.D., and have relevant experience in computational approaches or open-source software

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 preparation, and assisting in the curation of diverse visual collections.
  • The successful candidate 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, focusing on educational resource development in AI applications for visual culture. The role involves collaboration with project leaders, creation of Open Educational Resources, and opportunities for teaching and international travel. Ideal candidates are from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, possess a Ph.D., and have relevant experience in computational approaches or open-source software.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in creating multimedia Open Educational Resources
  • Community-engaged scholarship with libraries and archives
  • Experience facilitating workshops and conferences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in any field required by time of appointment

Work Rights

Not specified

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