Research Fellow

This is a job for a Research Fellow at the National Defense University in Fort McNair, District of Columbia. You will work for a research group that helps military leaders make good decisions. This position is a contract for up to two years with a chance to stay longer.

What the job is You will study technology like self-driving machines and how the United States builds its military tools. Your goal is to give advice to high-level leaders to help the country stay safe.

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What you will do You will spend most of your time doing research and writing reports. You must write at least two high-quality articles for journals every year. You will meet with senior military leaders to explain what you found. You will also teach students at the university and help with school projects. You will need to do your own paperwork and travel reports.

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What you need You need to be an expert in research and military systems. You should be able to write well and speak clearly to important officials. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team. You should have the skills to help students learn about national security.

What you will get You will earn between 126,812 and 148,053 per year. You will work at a famous military university and influence national strategy.

Job Details

Date Posted

25 Sep 2026

Location

Fort McNair, District of Columbia

Expiration Date

16 Oct 2026

Gender

Any

Employment Type

Contract

Salary

$126,812 – $148,053

Hiring Company

National Defense University

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