The John L. Nau III Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research associate in the history of the Civil War era, starting in August 2025. This is a 12-month salaried position with full-time benefits.

The research associate is expected to be in residence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and to attend the Nau Center’s public lectures, manuscript workshops, and other relevant events. During the year, they will produce a book proposal and workshop at least one chapter. They will have no teaching or administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in History or American Studies

Expertise in the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras

Demonstrated publication record and strong writing skills.

Anticipated
Salary: $59,097 per year plus UVA benefits

Physical Demands
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.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0065586. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

A cover letter

A CV

Three letters of recommendation

A writing sample of no more than 30 pages

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Initial application review will begin on January 15, but the position will remain open until filled.

For additional information about the position, please contact Caroline E. Janney, the John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War, at cej4b@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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