Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Marymount University • Ballston, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Terminal-degree scholar (DBA in Business intelligence or DSC in Cybersecurity)

Nice To Haves

• Methodology expertise, or content technical expertise in cybersecurity and business intelligence

Responsibilities

• Function as the Second Committee member in the DBA in Business Intelligence or DSc in Cybersecurity
• 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

Benefits

• Remuneration based on the number of doctoral students mentored; up to $300 per student.
• May make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree