The Research Fellow for Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs is a position within the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University. Research fellows conduct applied research and provide strategic advice to include the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commands, and Services. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

Duties

The Research Fellow (RF) serves in the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS). His/her major duties and responsibilities are as follows: Research: All Research Fellows are required to conduct directed and independent research and produce scholarly studies and strategic analyses involving China and Taiwan. Research Fellows are expected to produce the equivalent of two original, high-quality research articles published in peer-reviewed journals annually. The articles can be scholarly or policy oriented. Research Fellows follow rigorous scholarly protocols based on sound research methodology, data collection, and evaluation to shape U.S. strategy and inform U.S. policy. This effort includes promoting research products through short articles and opinion pieces/blog posts. Research Fellows also participate in collaborative relationships as members of an INSS group or research team assigned to examine a particular national security policy issue or question. Research Fellows keep abreast of strategic studies, U.S. policy, and research activities in their area of expertise across the DoD, the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Services, other government agencies, industry, and academia. As required, the Research Fellows travel to the region and domestically to attend meetings, conferences, and symposia to engage with DoD staff and agencies, Combatant Commands, government agencies, academic institutions, and businesses. Research Fellows ensure all actions contribute in a professional and positive manner to timely attainment of assigned group or team objectives. Engagement: Research Fellows interact with and present study and research results to senior DoD officials on the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commands, and other government agencies and civilian institutions and businesses. Research Fellows deliver oral briefings, organize and participate in briefings, roundtables, workshops, or conferences (or their equivalent), and prepare and disseminate event and trip reports and other analytical products throughout DoD and other relevant government agencies. Teaching/JPME: Research Fellows contribute to the intellectual community of JPME institutions in general and to the National Defense University in particular. This effort includes guest lecturing or contributing to teaching in core or elective courses at NDU, contributing to curriculum development, collaborating on programs targeting student, faculty, and/or staff development, and/or significant student mentoring or advisory programs. Teaching support is based on the needs of the colleges but also with consideration of Research Fellow's expertise and ongoing research plans. University Service: Research Fellows are expected to support research and scholarship across NDU. These activities include but are not limited to; conducting peer reviews of research and publications by other INSS Fellows, serving on a university/college hiring or promotion boards, maintaining an NDU-wide community of interest (COIs), participating in NDU academic and other programs to enhance student and faculty scholarship, supporting NDU senior leader engagements, and developing and hosting a conference and written report for the NDU community and DOD stakeholders. Administrative Requirements: Research Fellows are expected to comply with all administrative requirements in an effective and timely manner. This standard includes completing conference, travel, and country clearance requests, travel vouchers, trip reports, training requirements, and other administrative forms and tasks as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Doctorate or an all-but-dissertation status (ABD) from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalents) in international relations/affairs, political science, public policy, Asian studies, or other national security studies with a specific focus on China. Professional reading ability in Chinese sufficient to work with Chinese language source materials. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS: Knowledge of scholarly research methodologies, demonstrated ability to identify, acquire, and analyze primary and secondary sources of information pertaining to strategic and security studies in general and China in particular, and ability to lead research teams. Substantial record of quality peer-reviewed professional publications, books, or reports related to strategic and security studies involving China specifically and Asia generally, including on the implications for U.S. national security policy and defense plans. OR, as a practitioner with at least 5 years professional experience, having held senior positions in government or the private sector with proven analytic skills and an extensive record of producing quality written reports for high-ranking officials. ENGAGEMENT: Experience with senior U.S. government officials, international counterparts, or other professional audiences on international/regional security, defense policy, and military issues and/or experience working with U.S. national security, defense strategy, and policy decision-making institutions. Skill and experience preparing and presenting complex material resulting from research analyses to DoD senior leaders and/or other professional audiences. TEACHING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT: Experience in guest lecturing or teaching or developing curricula for courses in relevant areas involving international affairs, national security policy and decision-making with an emphasis on China. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience conducting field research on China, that involves primary source materials, with a focus on Chinese security and military issues. Expertise on Chinese technology issues, Chinese strategy, or advanced quantitative research methodology is especially desired. Experience conducting applied research directly for, or in support of DoD, to include DoD wide research labs, JPME institutions, or federally funded research and development centers. Experience teaching graduate-level courses in relevant areas involving international affairs, national security policy and decision-making. Current Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance. Listening, speaking, and writing proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. 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.

Education

Education Requirement: Doctorate or an all-but-dissertation status (ABD) from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalents) in international relations/affairs, political science, public policy, Asian studies, or other national security studies with a specific focus on China. Professional reading ability in Chinese sufficient to work with Chinese language source materials.

Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role. * An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

• • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
  • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

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