Carter G. Woodson Institute African American and African Studies Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies invites applications for residential post-doctoral Research Associates, beginning in July 2027 (must have PhD in hand by June 2027).

The program welcomes applications from candidates across all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose work focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies, including but not limited in geographic scope to the U.S., the Caribbean, Latin America, the Africa subcontinent, and/or the Diaspora. Individuals selected for the fellowship will hold the title of Research Associate and will be required to relocate to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia for the duration of the fellowship term.

This is a twelve-month appointment, renewable for a second year. The rate of pay is $53,000 in year one with an increase in the second year. All research associates receive full-time benefits and may be eligible for a one-time relocation reimbursement of $1,000. Additionally, research associates receive an allowance for research and travel-related expenses (up to $2,000, annually).

Selected applicants are required to teach one course per academic year in the Department of African American and African Studies (AAS) in the fall or spring semester, engage in regular manuscript workshops (about twice monthly) with an interdisciplinary cohort of other scholars, and make at least one formal presentation of their research to the University community during the academic year.

Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have their PhD in-hand by no later than June 15, 2027. As this is an early-career opportunity, post-doctoral applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than six-years prior to the Final date to receive applications.

This position is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.