Location: Hawaii, United States
Institution Type: Government
Position Type: Doctoral Fellow
Submitted: Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Main Category: Fellowships/Grants/Interns
Secondary Categories: U.S. History
History of Science/Medicine/Technology
Diplomatic/Military History
American Studies
The Research Participation Program for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) provides opportunities to participate in historical research projects. Fellowship positions are available at the post-master's and post-doctoral level to individuals with degrees in history or a related field.
Under the guidance of research mentors, historians will conduct research on issues related to JPAC’s mission: the recovery and identification of missing U.S. servicemembers. The participant will have the opportunity to analyze historical records and materials to produce thorough detailed reports for use by search and recovery teams in the process of investigating and identifying incidences of missing American servicemen from operations during WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War.
Applicants should have received an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in history, military studies, political geography, international studies or related field within 3 years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. Applicants should have a strong foundation and demonstrated proficiency in the ability to collect, research, catalogue and analyze relevant historical data from primary, secondary or cursory sources. JPAC expects candidates to be skilled at extracting critical elements of information and convey it in writing for a diverse audience.
The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens, without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.
The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests, compatibility of background and interests with applied research at JPAC, and availability of funds. Applicants are asked to submit a sample of published writing. This may be a refereed journal article, book, book chapter, or chapter(s) from a master's thesis.
The appointments are for one year and may be renewed for up to two additional years upon recommendation of JPAC and subject to availability of funds. The appointments are full time at the host installation in Hawaii. The participants will receive stipends based on qualifications. Stipend level will be $53,760 per year for a post-master's appointment, and $64,440 for a post-doctoral appointment. Inbound travel and moving expenses will be reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs may also be reimbursed for research or training related to the project if approved by JPAC. The participants must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health plans for postgraduate participants are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.
Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis. This program for JPAC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. For additional information, refer to JPAC's website www.jpac.pacom.mil, ORISE's website www.orau.gov/orisemaryland or contact Dr. Joan Baker at Joan.Baker@jpac.pacom.mil.
Contact Info:
ORAU/ORISE-Maryland Office
4692 Millennium Drive
Suite 101
Belcamp, Maryland 21017
OFFICE Phone: 410-306-9200
OFFICE Email: ORAUMaryland@orau.org
FAX:410-306-9306
Website: http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/
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