Research Fellow

National Defense University Fort McNair, District of Columbia $ 126,812 – $ 148,053

Contract Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Today

Fort McNair, District of Columbia $ 126,812 – $ 148,053 Contract Closes 16 Oct 2026

What the job is
This is a research job at the National Defense University in Fort McNair, District of Columbia. You will work for the Institute for National Strategic Studies. You will focus on how independent machines and defense factories affect the safety of the country. This job is for a fixed time of up to two years.

What you will do
You will do research and write about what you find. You need to write at least two high quality articles every year. You will present your findings to senior military leaders. You will also teach classes to military students and help the university with tasks like hiring. You will be responsible for your own paperwork and travel reports.

What you need
You should know a lot about autonomous systems and the defense industry. You need to be good at writing for academic journals. You must be comfortable talking to high level leaders. You also need to be able to teach and guide students. You must be able to do your own office work since there is no assistant.

What you will get
You will earn a salary between 126,812 and 148,053 dollars per year. You will get to work at a well known military university. You will help shape national strategy.