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Stanford University · 1 month ago

Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Stanford University's Hoover Institution is a public policy research center focused on economics, politics, and international affairs. The Research Assistant will perform research on policy topics, conduct literature reviews, and manage operations related to the Technology Policy Accelerator and its initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Assist in identifying existing research of relevance, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high level assignments

Interpret, synthesize, and analyze quantitative or qualitative data using scientific, statistical, or interpretive techniques as appropriate

Conduct literature reviews and provide critical analyses that influence the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to research initiatives under the auspices of the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

Fact-check and otherwise manage manuscripts prior to submission for publication

Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve goals

Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed

Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities as needed

Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work

Qualification

Analytical skillsLiterature reviewScientific methodsMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory skillsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science

Strong preference in degree or experience in combination with a STEM related field

Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods

General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs

Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance

Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with human study participants

Developing supervisory skills

Preferred

Documented interest in issues of national security and/or emerging technologies such as AI or cyber as related to global economic competitiveness and public policy

Strong library research skills (especially the ability to find references to asserted or claimed facts)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.