Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Details
Department
History - 315900
Posting Open Date
06/10/2024
Application Deadline
07/06/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004242
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$50,000
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment
36 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of History resides within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department has over 80 faculty members, including adjunct and emeritus members, who are engaged in teaching and scholarship in various fields of study. It also hosts post-doctoral fellows and over 90 graduate students who development their own scholarship and teach undergraduates at Carolina. The department seeks to contribute to each of these objectives in a manner that reflects the highest standards of intellectual integrity and professional conduct.
Position Summary
University of North Carolina History Department is seeking candidates for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Military History. The successful candidate will serve as the Research Fellow to develop historical and archival research concerning the more than 80,000 Americans still missing from military conflicts dating back to the 1940s, including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars, and other recent conflicts. The fellowship requires residency at the University of North Carolina. The fellow will work in the History Department and have access to university resources and services. Some travel for training and/or research will be required.
The DPAA Research Fellowship requires a time commitment of forty (40) hours per week on DPAA-related work and outreach activities. The Fellow will: 1. Utilize the scholarly resources of the University of North Carolina as well as external entities to conduct research and analysis to support DPAA’s ongoing mission to account for missing military personnel. 2. 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 projects, GIS, foreign language translation, and public history work. 3. Provide regular written research reports and updates including oral presentations. 4. Adhere to all federal, DPAA, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. 5. Participate in the regular activities of the Department of History including offering public talks that capture the significance of the fellow’s research to the larger civilian and military communities. 6. If desired, teach one history class per calendar year. 7. Other duties as assigned.
The candidate for this position will need to meet and maintain information access requirements of the Department of Defense.
The DPAA Research Fellowship requires a time commitment of forty (40) hours per week on DPAA-related work and outreach activities. The Fellow will: 1. Utilize the scholarly resources of the University of North Carolina as well as external entities to conduct research and analysis to support DPAA’s ongoing mission to account for missing military personnel. 2. 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 projects, GIS, foreign language translation, and public history work. 3. Provide regular written research reports and updates including oral presentations. 4. Adhere to all federal, DPAA, university, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. 5. Participate in the regular activities of the Department of History including offering public talks that capture the significance of the fellow’s research to the larger civilian and military communities. 6. If desired, teach one history class per calendar year. 7. Other duties as assigned.
The candidate for this position will need to meet and maintain information access requirements of the Department of Defense.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD. in History or similar social science field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
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