Research Fellow Position at Stanford Law School

 Research Fellow Position at Stanford Law School

Research Fellow Position, Stanford Law School

Commitment: 

Full-time, starting Summer 2022. Some applicants available to start earlier will also be considered. Fellowships last for one year, with an option to renew for a second year by mutual agreement of the professor and the fellow. 

Description: 

Assist with the research of Professors John J. Donohue, Jacob Goldin, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Alison Morantz at  Stanford Law School. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship  provides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future. 

Prior Research Fellows have matriculated to Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and NYU  and law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia. They have been drawn from a variety of undergraduate disciplines,  including economics, political science, applied math, public policy, statistics, and computer science. 

Successful applicants will be matched with a specific professor based on background and interests. As full-time Stanford  University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision  insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities (to the extent that any ongoing pandemic restrictions allow), paid  vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and  seminars free of charge. 

Job responsibilities will vary by position, but involve all aspects of the research process including:

Conceptualization of suitable empirical methodologies and models 

Collecting, managing, and structuring quantitative datasets 

Statistical analyses of complex datasets and interpretation of results 

Communication with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research collaborators Report writing and manuscript preparation 

Job qualifications: 

Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, political science, computer science, statistics, or applied math Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or another relevant field 

Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual creativity 

Eagerness to take initiative and solve intricate problems 

Excellent time-management skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision 

Exceptional research and analytical writing skills 

Programming experience in R, Python, Stata, SAS, and/or other languages is strongly preferred Prior research experience and coursework in the empirical social sciences is preferred, but not required 

How to apply: 

There will be two rounds of application review. The deadline for the first round is 7:00AM PST on Monday, October 18,  2021. The deadline for the second round is 7:00 AM PST on Monday, November 19, 2021. Applications will be evaluated on a  rolling basis and preference will be given to first-round applicants. The position is visa sponsorship eligible (J-1) and applicants with OPT  are also eligible for this position. Please apply online at https://law.stanford.edu/research/sls-fellowships/empirical-research fellowship/. Make sure to upload each of the following: 

Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position 

Current resume 

Transcript (unofficial version acceptable) 

Short academic writing sample, preferably empirical or social science-related 

Contact information for at least two references, preferably ones able to speak to academic research skills 

If you have any additional comments or questions, please see the FAQs on the fellowship website above. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability that requires accommodation to perform the  essential functions of their job. Additionally, Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for  employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by  law.