Autonomous Systems Policy Research Fellow

US National Defense University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Defense University in Washington, DC seeks a highly qualified researcher to advance studies in unmanned and autonomous systems, national security policy, and defense strategy. The appointment emphasizes rigorous scholarship, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and policy impact.

The position requires a doctorate (or ABD) with demonstrated research dissemination to senior DoD leaders, industry audiences, and federal agencies, ideally affecting strategic defense policy.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate or ABD from regionally accredited university in fields such as public policy, international relations, political science, engineering, military history, data science, national security studies, computer science, or operations research; or ABD in interdisciplinary field.
• Research & Publications: Peer-reviewed articles, books, or policy reports on unmanned and autonomous systems and defense implications; knowledge of research methodologies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research dissemination

Briefing senior leaders

Education

Doctorate or ABD in relevant fields

Master's with 5+ years experience

Job description

The National Defense University in Washington, DC seeks a highly qualified researcher to advance studies in unmanned and autonomous systems, national security policy, and defense strategy. The appointment emphasizes rigorous scholarship, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and policy impact.

The position requires a doctorate (or ABD) with demonstrated research dissemination to senior DoD leaders, industry audiences, and federal agencies, ideally affecting strategic defense policy.