Post Doctoral Associate – History

https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3216

The selected candidate will serve as a research fellow to develop historical and archival research on missing American soldiers and sailors from military battles dating back to the 1940s, including World War Il, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and other recent conflicts The fellowship requires residency in or near Tuskegee University. The fellow will work in the History and Political Science Department and have access to university resources and services. Some travel for training and/or research will be required.

  • Utilize the archives and research centers at Tuskegee University and outside of campus to conduct research and analysis to support DPAA’s ongoing mission to account for missing military personnel.
  • Support the Agency’s mission through conducting research and analysis that may include, but is not limited to, historical research and writing, data organization, and management, digital humanities project, GIS, foreign language translation, and public history work.
  • Provide written research reports and updates including oral presentations
  • Adhere to all federal, DPAA, university, and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Participate in the History and Political Science Department’s annual Black History Month.
  • International Research Symposium. In addition to the symposium, the fellow may offer public talks to the University and community that captures the significance of the fellow’s research to the large civilian and military communities.
  • Two year post doctoral fellowship in Military History