Emil Kerenji
Applied Research Scholar @United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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WORK HISTORY
Applied Research Scholar @United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, DC, US
I have conceptualized, planned, researched, and authored a scholarly monograph,\"Jewish Responses to Persecution, 19••••43,\" part of the Center’s multi-volume series; I have also collaborated on other volumes in the series. I have conducted research in multiple languages and archival collections. I have supervised a team of research assistants, translators, and administrative assistants. I have worked with in-house and publisher’s copy editors in the production process.I have proposed, guided through the Center’s approval process, designed, and created a web-based series of digital primary source modules, a new teaching resource for university professors teaching Holocaust-related courses. I have planned and organized a workshop at the Center, at which the project will be launched and discussed by a select group of university professors, for the pilot phase in academic year 2014/15.I have participated in a wide range of outreach activities on the part of the Center, presenting its programs nationally and internationally. I have established and maintained professional relationships with stakeholders in academia, including scholars, archivists, librarians, editors, publishers, foundations representatives, and others. I have served as a staff reviewer for the Center’s research fellowship program.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Jewish History; East European History
American University in Bulgaria
Bachelor's Degree, History and Political Science
Central European University
Master of Arts (M.A.), History
SKILLS
ABOUT EMIL KERENJI
I have fourteen years of experience in the North American humanities and social sciences environment, as a graduate student, tenure-track professor, and staff scholar in a fellowship-granting, not-for-profit academic research center. I have additional professional experience in program design, monitoring, evaluation, and management, including grant management.I hold a doctorate in East European and Jewish history from a top U.S. research university. I have a proven track record of published research. I possess strong analytical, writing, organizational, and public speaking skills, as well as skill in digital research and content management.I am multilingual, have lived in several European countries, and have demonstrated intercultural competence and sensitivity. I am comfortable working in multicultural environments.I have a demonstrated and long-term interest in, and familiarity with, cutting-edge research and trends in the humanities and social sciences, including the digital humanities.
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