Research Fellow
The National WWII Museum
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in Institute Public Programming by interviewing speakers, taking part in panels and discussions
- Contribute to the Institute’s higher education programs and teach in the MA in World War II Studies conducted in partnership with the Arizona State University
- Produce a scholarly article on WWII based on original research
- Assist our WWII Research Service team in the production of our monographs on individual WWII veterans’ stories
- Attend and participate in seminars, lectures and presentations
- Contribute content to the Museum and the Institute’s website
- Support and play an active role in the production and promotion of Museum content and projects
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute and the Institute’s Senior Historian.
- Applicants must hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in History or a related field. Applicants will typically have received their graduate degree within the last 4 years.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to research and career goals that are consistent with the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, and, more broadly, The National WWII Museum.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and abilities – verbal, written, and computer.
- Ability to travel to attend conference, meetings sponsored by associations or industries, to meet clients or representatives of potential clients, and to participate in overseas programs.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that goes beyond a 40 hour week including some weekends and evenings.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift weights up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require bending, squatting, or reaching and occasional use of equipment.