This was noted in the Chronicle of Higher Education.

“Beer and history lovers, it’s time to polish up your résumé because the Smithsonian is hiring.  [PDF document seems to be missing right now.]

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History plans to hire a historian for its American Brewing History Initiative. The historian will lead field and archival research for a new project on American brewing history with an emphasis on craft brewing.”

This post has some more information about the position, and this has more info on the initiative about brewing history at the SI.