SlaveVoyages Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Department of History and Critical Race & Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Merced, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship connected with SlaveVoyages and the UC MRPI “Routes of Enslavement in the Americas” Project. Join a collaborative initiative that compiles and makes publicly accessible records of the largest slave trades in history.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Slavery and African Diaspora in the Americas
Location: University of California, Merced
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants from any humanistic discipline are eligible
- Must have the PhD in hand by June 30, 2024
- Preference for candidates who received their PhD in the past five years
Job Description: The postdoctoral scholar will have interdisciplinary and disciplinary homes and faculty mentors at UC Merced. Responsibilities include working on research projects, contributing to the SlaveVoyages website, preparing workshops, presenting content online, participating in committee meetings, and more. There is no teaching requirement for this postdoctoral appointment.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents via the application link Apply link::
- Curriculum Vitae (3 pages)
- Cover Letter
- Research Project Proposal (1,000 words)
- Writing Sample (approx. 30 pages)
- 3 letters of reference
For inquiries, contact jswann@ucmerced.edu
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the final date, Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by April 1, 2024, for full consideration.
Table: Position Overview
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Salary Range | Annual Starting Salary: $64,480 – $77,327 (See Table 23 for the salary range for this position) |
| Percent Time | 100% |
| Anticipated Start | 7/1/2024 |
| Review Timeline | 4/1/2024 |
| Position Duration | 2 years |
Application Window
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Open date | February 6, 2024 |
| Next review date | Monday, Apr 1, 2024, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) |
| Final date | Friday, Jan 31, 2025, at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) |
