ASSISTANT RESEARCH FELLOW

US National Defense University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, DC, invites applications for a 2-year Title 10 Excepted Service appointment to support Joint Professional Military Education. The role emphasizes research and curriculum development to prepare leaders for complex, unpredictable environments.

Applicants should have a master’s degree, relevant research experience, and strong writing and communication skills. Leadership and interpersonal collaboration with faculty, researchers, students, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
• Two years' experience conducting research, performing studies or providing support to curriculum development.
• Experience as a team lead, assigning projects and managing deliverables and timelines.
• Exceptional writing and oral communications techniques to develop and convey assessments to senior leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with faculty, researchers, students, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage deliverables and timelines.
• Conduct research to support curriculum development.
• Develop assessments and present to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Blackboard

Google Cloud

Academic Databases

Search Engines

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.

• Possesses a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent).
• 2 years' experience conducting research, performing studies or providing support to curriculum development.
• Experience as a team lead, assigning projects and managing deliverables and timelines.
• Exceptional skill in writing and oral communications techniques in order to develop and convey assessments and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain positive and productive working relationships with faculty, researchers. students, and colleagues in a group or individual setting.
• Experience using Blackboard. Google Cloud, Academic Databases, Search Engines, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word in conducting research of course materials.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying editorial guidelines and publication standards, including standards of style and accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong skills in editing, fact checking and proofreading for publications, reports, presentations as well as course material.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.