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William & Mary

Post-doctoral Fellow of Anthropology (Historical Archaeology) William & Mary in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Grant funded; 12-month benefited fixed-term post-doctoral fellow position with possible renewal through November 2028 based on performance and funding availability.

Deadline

Dec 24, 2026

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United States

University

William & Mary

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Anthropology
Archaeology
History
Material Culture
Archival Studies
Collection Management
Historical Archaeology
Public Engagement

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About this position

The Department of Anthropology at William & Mary is offering a 12-month, non-tenure-track post-doctoral fellowship centered on historical archaeology and the study of North American material culture from the 18th and 19th centuries. The fellow will work with archaeological collections and associated archival materials from Yorktown, including the 18th- and 19th-century village and Revolutionary War battlefields.

This position is closely tied to an active research program based on William & Mary’s archaeological collections from Yorktown. The successful candidate will assist in cataloging, analyzing, and reporting on archaeological remains and related archival records, contributing directly to the interpretation of historical material culture in a collaborative university setting.

The appointment is located within the Anthropology Department at a public university in Virginia and is framed as a research-intensive postdoctoral role with opportunities to deepen expertise in collection analysis, archival documentation, and scholarly reporting. The postdoctoral fellow will also engage with broader research and public-facing dimensions of the Yorktown collections project.

Funding details

Grant funded; 12-month benefited fixed-term post-doctoral fellow position with possible renewal through November 2028 based on performance and funding availability.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related degree by the appointment start date of January 25, 2027. Candidates should have experience cataloging and analyzing a range of historical material culture and must demonstrate strong writing skills. Preferred qualifications include experience cataloging and/or digitizing archival materials, experience with 18th- and 19th-century North American material culture, experience using a collection management system or artifact database, public engagement experience, and experience mentoring students that supports the success of all learners.

How to apply

Apply online through the Workday application portal. Upload a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests, and a writing sample for full consideration. If selected for interview, provide names and email addresses of three references through the system.

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