Post-doctoral Fellow in Early Modern European Art

Position overview

Position title: Hannah and Edward W. Carter Postdoctoral Fellow in Early Modern European Art (1400-1750) Salary range: $69,073 to $74,281 Review timeline: Review of applications begins May 25, 2026

Application Window

Open date: April 27, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Art History invites applications for the Hannah and Edward W. Carter postdoctoral fellow in Early Modern European Art (1400-1750) for a Ph.D. whose work focuses on European early modern art and ecological questions. The two-year position begins October 1, 2026. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. after January 1, 2019. International applicants are welcome. The fellow will be responsible for obtaining a visa, if required, as well as accommodation, travel, and all living expenses.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be a scholar who has demonstrated evidence of innovative methodologies. A successful applicant will conceive of Europe within a broader global context and be conversant with scholars across disciplines and geographies. It may be an asset if the applicant's research aligns with the goals of
Making Green Worlds: Early Modern Art and Ecologies of Globalization.

The successful applicant will contribute intellectually to the department as well as to its mission by teaching one undergraduate course during each academic year, if needed, in a topic close to their area of research or an area of early modern art history to be determined by the department. The incumbent will also work with a faculty mentor on research and professional development.

The Fellow will join the vibrant research and academic communities within the Art History Department and the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Center for Clark Memorial Library. He/she/they will have the following responsibilities and opportunities: develop their research agenda while participating regularly in Department and Center academic events; work collaboratively with a diverse group of scholars, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers; co-organize and contribute to an interdisciplinary conference at the Clark Library and Center in the second year.

The appointment (which includes benefits) and salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant's experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

* Ph.D.; must have been awarded doctoral degree between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2026
* Research specialization in early modern European art

Additional qualifications

* Commitment to cross-disciplinary and collaborative research
* Proven track record in designing and completing research assignments
* Ability to translate research findings into publishable research and public-facing formats

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Updated CV detailing both academic and professional achievements, including doctoral degree completion and any prior postdoctoral experience.

• Cover Letter - A Letter of Introduction that comments briefly on the dissertation and its contributions to the field and the discipline. The letter should provide names of two referees, their affiliations, and email addresses.

• Statement of Research - a two-page single-spaced proposal of the research project

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• Evidence of Completion of Doctoral Degree - Copy of Diploma - Official transcript, or official statement from the awarding institution Registrar's or equivalent student records office. Document must certify completion of all doctoral degree requirements.

• Dissertation Thesis Abstract

• Writing sample - Sample publication or unpublished paper, please limit to 35 pages (not including references and citations)

  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

References may be contacted for finalists or applicants receiving serious consideration.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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