Postdoctoral Research Fellow

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is a terminal-degree scholar (DBA in Business intelligence or DSC in Cybersecurity, who will provide structured research mentorship, methodological guidance, and scholarly development support to current doctoral students. This role is embedded within the College of and is designed to support the full-time faculty Committee Chair to ensure doctoral student progress, enhance research quality, and increase scholarly productivity. The position offers near-peer mentorship, methodology expertise, or content technical expertise in cybersecurity and business intelligence.

• Provide one-on-one and small-group mentoring to doctoral students across dissertation phases (topic development, proposal, research design, analysis, and writing)
• Support students in refining research questions, using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, understanding academic writing, and interpreting theoretical frameworks
• Guide students in the ethical and effective use of AI tools for research,  and data analysis
• Assist with dissertation timelines, milestone planning, and completion strategies
• Contribute to co-authored publications where appropriate
• Design and deliver workshops on research methods, academic writing and publishing, and dissertation planning and execution
• Assist with grant-funded initiatives related to AI, cybersecurity, business intelligence, or workforce development

Fellows will receive remuneration based on the number of doctoral students mentored; up to $300 per student. 

They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

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