Historian

https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/3779/historian/job

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Historian to support the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Partnerships and Innovation Directorate (DPAA PI). HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to DPAA. The Historian gathers historical data from various sources to answer questions about historical events. Facilitates the collection and evaluation of source information from written records, physical artifacts, and other types of evidence during historical investigations. Assists in the analysis and interpretation of historical information to determine its authenticity and significance.

The DPAA is the US Department of Defense Agency responsible for the recovery and identification of fallen US service members from WWII to the gulf war. Its mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of missing personnel to their families and the nation. To accomplish this, the DPAA sends out organic and partner investigation and recovery missions worldwide, and recovered material is analyzed in the state-of-the-art DPAA laboratory. DPAA expands its recovery and identification capacity and capabilities through various innovation initiatives, and partners with research and academic institutes to address research requirements.