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ASSISTANT RESEARCH FELLOW

National Defense UniversityFort McNair, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time$76,788 - $103,582 per yearPosted Oct 28, 2026Closes Nov 4, 2026
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Possesses a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent). 2 years' experience conducting research, performing studies or providing support to curriculum development. Experience as a team lead, assigning projects and managing deliverables and timelines. Exceptional skill in writing and oral communications techniques in order to develop and convey assessments and recommendations to senior leaders.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain positive and productive working relationships with faculty, researchers. students, and colleagues in a group or individual setting. Experience using Blackboard. Google Cloud, Academic Databases, Search Engines, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word in conducting research of course materials. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of and skill in applying editorial guidelines and publication standards, including standards of style and accuracy.

Demonstrates strong skills in editing, fact checking and proofreading for publications, reports, presentations as well as course material. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Conducts studies and research of national security issues which have significant implications, based on specific guidance from Faculty Assists Faculty in the planning, development and conduct of technical studies and analyses, background papers, literature searches, etc., involving broad areas of national strategy, military policy, and related subject matters at the national level Provides analyses of issues across military, foreign policy, homeland security, and other relevant U.S. government policies and programs.

Contributes to the maintenance of the College by assisting with vital administrative duties in support of travel, conferences, indoor and outdoor events, meetings, workshops, university classes and the general upkeep of the College and its systems. Participates in the development of curriculum materials and in teaching courses for the components of the National Defense University.

Provides periodic reports to the supervisor on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs. Administer and oversee the application process and unpaid research internship program to include application requirements, deadlines, and point of contact, among others establishing contacts at major graduate programs to facilitate applications to ensure a high-caliber research team.

Maintain research and administrative reference materials, project files and relevant back-ground documents and make available policies, procedures and written instructions from the Course Directors; maintain current knowledge to answer questions from team members on procedures, policies, OP-MEPS, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is around the benchmark.

This job: $76,788 to 103,582

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

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Answered at our last check on Oct 31, 2026.

Closes on Nov 4, 2026.

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