Job: Documenting Punk and Go-Go in the Nation's Capital Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 30.01.2023)

Documenting Punk and Go-Go in the Nation's Capital Postdoctoral Fellowship
NPS Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Washington

Deadline: 30.01.2023

More information here.

The NPS Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship Program places recent humanities PhDs with NPS sites and programs across the agency. In collaboration with NPS staff and partners, the incoming cohort of fifteen (15) Fellows will contribute to planning and preparation for America at 250, an initiative inspired by the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. This event provides an opportunity for the NPS to tell a more inclusive story of the American past and present. The NPS is committed to exploring the full complexity of our history, even if that history is uncomfortable, contested, or erased. The humanities research supported by this Fellowship will expand these efforts, encouraging creative approaches to documentation, interpretation, and outreach.

This opportunity is supported by a generous grant from The Mellon Foundation through the National Park Foundation (NPF). The project is administered via a three-way agreement among NPS, National Park Foundation (NPF), and American Conservation Experience (ACE).

Job Title: National Park Service Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow: Documenting Punk and Go-Go in the Nation's Capital

Employer: American Conservation Experience (ACE)

Department: EPIC Program, National Park Service (NPS) Division

Location: Eligible for remote/telework flexibility. Preferred locations are the Washington, DC Metro area

Status: Temporary, Full-time, Exempt

Term: Position is fully funded through August 31, 2025

Start Date: September 2023

Host Description: This fellowship is placed with the NPS National Capital Region (NCR) Cultural Anthropology Program and the Interpretation and Education Program. The NCR Cultural Anthropology Program supports original research through funding provided to parks, and by supporting partners in educational institutions. Making people partners in the process - and sharing information - can create productive long-term relationships between associated communities and parks.

The NCR Interpretation and Education Program provides dynamic, vibrant, and essential support in fulfilling the NPS mission in the National Capital Area. The stewardship of park resources is highly dependent upon an engaged and supportive public.

By facilitating meaningful and enriching park experiences, I&E services provide a mission-critical role - helping visitors discover why they care about park resources so that they will want to help care for those resources.

Both programs are part of the National Capital Regional Office which supports Washington DC area national parks under the leadership of the regional director. The regional director manages park superintendents as well as a staff of associate directors. Each directorate supports the region's parks in the fulfillment of the National Park Service's mission.

ACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing rewarding environmental service opportunities for young adults and emerging professionals of all backgrounds to explore and improve public lands while gaining practical professional experience. The EPIC NPS Division works alongside the National Park Service across the United States, from Alaska to Puerto Rico, to support the NPS in its mission to "preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations" while providing career promoting individual placement opportunities.

Position Description: The NCR Cultural Anthropology Program, in partnership with the NCR Interpretation and Education Program, is seeking one postdoctoral fellow to contribute to research, interpretation, outreach, and educational and digital programming initiatives focused on the history and legacy of the DC music scenes of Punk and Go-Go and their impact on creating spaces for youth activism and expression in park spaces and beyond. The fellow will be part of a team that includes NPS staff and scholars. It also will enhance and amplify the existing work Summer in the Parks (nps.gov) which was undertaken by the NCR Cultural Anthropology program.

Each NPS Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow will complete work in four areas. Fellows will (1) perform project-based research; (2) share research results; (3) produce and substantially contribute to interpretive and educational products; and (4) pursue career-focused work.

To Apply: Please submit: 1) a cover letter stating interest and vision for the Fellowship (letters may include a summary of the dissertation, a statement of personal research interests and plans, discussion of past engagement with public humanities, discussion of willingness to participate fully in NPS research and education programs); 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) a writing sample accessible to the general public; 4) confirmation of Ph.D. award by August 15, 2023; and 5) names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Deadline to apply: The deadline to apply for this position is January 30, 2023, or until 75 applications have been received.

Questions about the application process should be sent to mellonhumanities[at]usaconservation[dot]org