Research Manager

Howard University

Washington, DC, USA
Base: $75,000 to $85,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Ph.d. in history or african american studies
Chicago manual of style citation expertise
Primary and secondary historical research skills
The Research Manager will execute the research program envisioned by the Founding Director while supervising a team of full-time and student research assistants

Job Summary

  • The Research Manager will execute the research program envisioned by the Founding Director while supervising a team of full-time and student research assistants.
  • This role requires synthesizing academic findings into compelling content for public audiences across various media formats including books, articles, and podcasts.
  • Howard University offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 403(b) match, and professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The Research Manager will execute the research program envisioned by the Founding Director while supervising a team of full-time and student research assistants.

Salary

Base: $75,000 to $85,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in History or African American Studies
  • Chicago Manual of Style citation expertise
  • Primary and secondary historical research skills
  • Project management for research teams
  • Archival navigation and document retrieval

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for translating research to public audiences
  • Experience with digital journalism platforms
  • Ability to synthesize complex social science topics
  • Compassion-informed communication style
  • Flexibility to shift priorities on short notice

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in History, African American Studies, or related field
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style
  • Experience locating historical documents and navigating archives
  • Based in the Washington D.C. metro area

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Not specified

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