Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil War Era

Penn State University(6 months ago)

HybridFull TimeJunior$43,471 - $59,242 (estimated)History

About this role

Penn State’s Richards Civil War Era Center, in partnership with the Department of History in the College of the Liberal Arts, is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar focused on the Civil War Era with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 (flexible). The appointment is a fixed-term postdoctoral residency centered on the scholar’s independent research and engagement with the university research community.

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Required Skills

Historical Research
Academic Writing
Archival Research
Civil War History
Reconstruction Era
Slavery Studies
Abolition Studies
Emancipation Studies
Workshop Participation
Scholarly Collaboration

Qualifications

Ph.D. in History

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