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
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

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, facilitating workshops, and curating diverse visual collections for the DV Data platform.
  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach up to one course per semester and travel to international conferences.

Matching 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.

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
  • Interest in Distant Viewing Lab projects
  • Ability to teach undergraduate courses
  • Willingness to travel to international conferences
  • Background in data science or media studies

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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