Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Ph.d. required by appointment time
Computational approaches to visual materials
Open-source software development experience
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

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, assist in curating diverse visual collections, and help organize the Distant Viewing Conference.
  • Candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds including digital humanities, computer science, and media studies are welcome to apply.

Matching 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.

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 with archives

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with multimedia Open Educational Resources
  • Workshop preparation and facilitation background
  • Interest in digital humanities or data science
  • Ability to teach undergraduate courses
  • Willingness to travel to international conferences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in any field required by appointment
  • Application deadline April 1, 2026
  • Submit CV and cover letter online

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