Research and Policy Fellow, Stanford Center for Racial Justice

Position Requirements

Ideal applicants for the Fellow position will have:

• a demonstrated commitment to working to advance civil rights;
• experience working in the policy realm in any of the current areas of the Center’s research;
• strong academic credentials;
• excellent legal research and writing skills;
• commitment to close attention to detail;
• well-developed inter-personal skills; and
• excellent teamwork skills.

The Fellow will be eligible to elect medical and other benefits – found here https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/health. 

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials by uploading to http://m.rfer.us/STANFORDcWbDmI: 

• a cover letter;
• a resume;
• a list of at least three references;
• a complete law school transcript; and
• a sample legal memorandum, article, or policy brief that the applicant authored without substantial editing by others.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants 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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.