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Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee
Salary range: $71,491 to $76,881
Application Window
Open date: November 1, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library invite applications for the Getty Clark Library postdoctoral fellow for a Ph.D. whose research will benefit from the Clark Library’s rich collections. The two-year position begins July 1, 2027. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. after June 30, 2020. 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 be conversant with scholars working in different disciplines and geographies. The Fellow will join the vibrant research and academic communities at the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities and opportunities: develop their research agenda while participating regularly in Center academic events; teaching one upper division undergraduate/graduate seminar at the Library in a topic close to their area of research; contribute to our Core Course in our Certificate Program, Material Histories of Print and Manuscript Cultures; work collaboratively with a diverse group of scholars, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers.
The appointment (which includes benefits) and salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant’s experience.
The Center and Clark
UCLA’s Clark Library is a special collections library, which is located about 30 minutes away from the University’s Westwood campus. The Library is administered by the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies, which provides a forum for research and discussion of issues across disciplines and geographies from the 15th century to the present day. The Clark Library is a rare book and manuscript library, specializing in the study of England and Western Europe from the Tudor period through the long eighteenth century and from the mid-Victorian to late Edwardian periods, with a focus on Oscar Wilde and his circle. Other collection strengths include modern book arts; fine printing and the history of the book; and Montana and the West. In addition to the collections for which the Clark Library is well-known, the Library houses a wealth of primary source materials on topics such as queer, disability, and ecocritical studies; women authors, collectors, and printmakers; music/musicology, astronomy, geographies, mathematics, games, crime and incarceration; the supernatural, translation, architecture, foodways, and how-to manuals. The Library engages and supports students and scholars from the region, the nation, and the world, with the goal of encouraging original research about our collective histories.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Ph.D.; must have been awarded doctoral degree between June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2027
Research specialization in humanities oriented disciplines
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.
Statement of Research - Two-page single-spaced proposal of the research project. Applicants should identify relevant resources from the Clark Library at the end of their research proposal.
Evidence of Completion of Doctoral Degree - 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)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements
* 2 letters of reference required
Name, affiliation and email address of two references who will submit letters of recommendation.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11430
Help contact: uralma@humnet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee
Salary range: $71,491 to $76,881
Application Window
Open date: November 1, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Feb 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library invite applications for the Getty Clark Library postdoctoral fellow for a Ph.D. whose research will benefit from the Clark Library’s rich collections. The two-year position begins July 1, 2027. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. after June 30, 2020. 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 be conversant with scholars working in different disciplines and geographies. The Fellow will join the vibrant research and academic communities at the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies and the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities and opportunities: develop their research agenda while participating regularly in Center academic events; teaching one upper division undergraduate/graduate seminar at the Library in a topic close to their area of research; contribute to our Core Course in our Certificate Program, Material Histories of Print and Manuscript Cultures; work collaboratively with a diverse group of scholars, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows and visiting researchers.
The appointment (which includes benefits) and salary will follow university standards for post-doctoral scholars and will reflect the applicant’s experience.
The Center and Clark
UCLA’s Clark Library is a special collections library, which is located about 30 minutes away from the University’s Westwood campus. The Library is administered by the Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies, which provides a forum for research and discussion of issues across disciplines and geographies from the 15th century to the present day. The Clark Library is a rare book and manuscript library, specializing in the study of England and Western Europe from the Tudor period through the long eighteenth century and from the mid-Victorian to late Edwardian periods, with a focus on Oscar Wilde and his circle. Other collection strengths include modern book arts; fine printing and the history of the book; and Montana and the West. In addition to the collections for which the Clark Library is well-known, the Library houses a wealth of primary source materials on topics such as queer, disability, and ecocritical studies; women authors, collectors, and printmakers; music/musicology, astronomy, geographies, mathematics, games, crime and incarceration; the supernatural, translation, architecture, foodways, and how-to manuals. The Library engages and supports students and scholars from the region, the nation, and the world, with the goal of encouraging original research about our collective histories.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Ph.D.; must have been awarded doctoral degree between June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2027
Research specialization in humanities oriented disciplines
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.
Statement of Research - Two-page single-spaced proposal of the research project. Applicants should identify relevant resources from the Clark Library at the end of their research proposal.
Evidence of Completion of Doctoral Degree - 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)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements
* 2 letters of reference required
Name, affiliation and email address of two references who will submit letters of recommendation.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11430
Help contact: uralma@humnet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Postdoctoral Associate
Verify your DS-2019 eligibility before applying
Research Scholar status requires a relevant degree and a formal research or teaching role at a host institution. Confirm your postdoctoral appointment letter explicitly names your research function, not just administrative duties, before any sponsorship request begins.
Target universities with existing sponsor agreements
Many universities hold standing agreements with State Department-designated sponsors like IIE or CIEE, which streamlines your DS-2019 issuance. Ask the international office at each prospective host whether they have an active institutional sponsor relationship before accepting an offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible postdoctoral roles
Not every research institution advertises J-1 compatibility upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter postdoctoral openings by employers with a history of hosting exchange visitors, so you're not discovering sponsorship gaps after a verbal offer.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your funding comes from a government or international source, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Raise this with the designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued, since it affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Negotiate who submits the training plan documents
Your host institution's international office and the designated sponsor both need documentation to issue your DS-2019, including a signed training plan and proof of insurance coverage meeting J-1 minimums. Confirm which office handles the sponsor submission so nothing stalls between acceptance and your start date.
Preserve your 30-day grace period for transitions
J-1 Research Scholars receive a 30-day grace period after their program end date. If you're moving between postdoctoral appointments, your new host must contact the sponsor to extend or reissue your DS-2019 before that window closes or your status lapses.
Postdoctoral Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Postdoctoral Associate roles?
Most Postdoctoral Associate positions fall under the J-1 Research Scholar category, which covers individuals conducting original research, lecturing, or observing at a U.S. research institution. If your appointment is shorter than three months and narrowly defined, Short-Term Scholar may apply instead. Your host institution's international office and the designated sponsor organization will determine which category fits your specific appointment.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a postdoctoral researcher?
Your employer is the host institution, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, often a university's affiliated sponsor program or a third-party organization like IIE, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. You'll work daily at the host institution but remain legally accountable to the designated sponsor throughout your exchange period.
How do I find postdoctoral positions where J-1 sponsorship is already supported?
Many research institutions accept J-1 exchange visitors but don't flag this openly in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search postdoctoral openings filtered by employers with a record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors, so you can focus your applications on hosts already set up to work with a designated sponsor rather than educating each employer from scratch during the hiring process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to postdoctoral researchers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your funding originates from your home government, a U.S. government agency, or your home country's international programs. Many postdoctoral fellowships funded by agencies like NIH or NSF, or by foreign government grants, trigger this requirement. You cannot change to H-1B or apply for a green card until you fulfill or obtain a waiver of this requirement.
Can I transfer my J-1 sponsorship if I change postdoctoral host institutions?
Yes, but it requires active coordination between your current sponsor, your new host institution, and potentially a new designated sponsor. Your DS-2019 must be amended or reissued to reflect the new host before you begin work there. The 30-day grace period after your program end date is not a transfer window. Starting at a new institution before your updated DS-2019 is issued puts you out of J-1 status.