Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Art History Department
Salary: $69,073 – $74,281
Duration: 2 years (starting 1 October 2026)
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
Early review date: 25 May 2026
The Department of Art History at UCLA invites applications for the Hannah and Edward W. Carter Postdoctoral Fellowship in Early Modern European Art (1400–1750). The fellowship is intended for scholars whose research engages with early modern European art and ecological questions, with a preference for innovative, interdisciplinary methodologies and global contextual approaches.
Research Focus
- Early modern European art (1400–1750)
- Ecological approaches to art history
- Global and transdisciplinary methodologies
- Alignment with “Making Green Worlds: Early Modern Art and Ecologies of Globalization” (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Develop an independent postdoctoral research project
- Teach one undergraduate course per academic year (if required)
- Work with a faculty mentor on research and professional development
- Participate in departmental and research centre activities
- Engage with graduate students, scholars, and visiting researchers
- Co-organise an interdisciplinary conference at the Clark Library in year two
Eligibility
- PhD awarded between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2026
- Specialisation in early modern European art history
- International applicants eligible (visa responsibility lies with candidate)
Required Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter (including dissertation summary and referee contacts)
- Two-page research statement
- Dissertation abstract
- Writing sample (max 35 pages)
- Proof of PhD completion (diploma, transcript, or official confirmation)
- Reference check authorization form
- Contact details for 2 referees
Key Dates
- Open date: 27 April 2026
- Review begins: 25 May 2026
- Final deadline: 1 June 2026
Additional Notes
The fellow will join UCLA’s Department of Art History and affiliated research centres, contributing to an active academic environment focused on early modern studies. The position includes standard university benefits and follows postdoctoral salary guidelines.
