AFRL Postdoctoral Science & Technology History Fellowship

AFRL Postdoctoral Science & Technology History Fellowship

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3/15/2026 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) History Office is offering a Postdoctoral Science & Technology History Fellowship at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to research, analyze, and document historical topics related to AFRL. The Air Force Research Laboratory History Office provides research, analysis, and written products to the leadership of AFRL and higher United States Air Force and United States Space Force offices.

This effort encompasses studies of a period of more than 100 years and an extensive breadth of scientific and technical (S&T) activities. The postdoctoral research fellow will participate in original historical research, analysis, and writing on topics that involve AFRL's S&T activities as well as policy and personnel issues.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands‑on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas, including:

• Develop an in-depth familiarity of the AFRL S&T environment
• Apply and develop historical research skills as they relate to the history of S&T at AFRL
• Participate in activities related to the AFRL History Office's periodic history
• Explore AFRL history through stand‑alone scholarly research, essays, and other projects
• Engage in team‑based projects with other historians at the AFRL History Office

Dayton, Ohio

Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

This appointment is a twelve‑month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

You will receive a stipend to be determined by AFRL. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other provisions may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Training and Travel Allowance

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) conducts cutting‑edge research and development (R&D) for the U.S. Air Force, with products that transition to systems centers and the field. It employs 10,000 people and expends nearly $5 billion per annum. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM).

The 711 HPW, headquartered at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human‑centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education, and consultation under a single organization. For more information about the 711th Human Performance Wing, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the…