Job description
Join Apex History Institute, a premier nonprofit dedicated to preserving and interpreting the world's histories. We are seeking a Senior History Researcher to lead primary-source investigations, shape public-facing narratives, and collaborate with curators, educators, and publishers in Boston, MA.
You will drive rigorous archival research, manage research projects, and contribute to exhibits, digital scholarship, and scholarly publications.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to publish and present at conferences.
Responsibility
- Conduct advanced archival research using primary sources and secondary literature to produce original historical analyses.
- Lead and manage research projects, including proposal development, methodology design, and milestones.
- Collaborate with curators, educators, and digital teams to develop exhibits and interpretive content for visitors and online audiences.
- Produce high-quality publications, reports, and museum guides with rigorous citation and clear narrative flow.
- Mentor and supervise junior researchers and interns, providing training in research methods and ethics.
- Present findings at internal seminars and external conferences; contribute to grant reports and funded projects.
- Ensure ethical standards, provenance verification, and copyright compliance across all materials.
Qualification
- PhD or MA in History or a closely related field with demonstrated research experience.
- 5+ years of history research in archives, libraries, museums, or similar settings.
- Strong ability to analyze primary sources, synthesize evidence, and write clearly for varied audiences.
- Proficiency with archival databases, digital humanities tools, and citation management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present complex ideas accessibly.
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals or museum publications; familiarity with Chicago/Turabian style.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives and collaborate across teams.