Electricity and Wildfire Research Fellow, Stanford Law School

Core Duties

Design and lead multidisciplinary research and policy analyses related to electric utility wildfire mitigation, electricity affordability, insurance, and/or landscape and community resilience.

Develop interdisciplinary analytical frameworks and hypotheses, evaluating and utilizing diverse data sources, and developing rigorous analytical results.

Exercise independent initiative and judgment as a contributor to multidisciplinary projects that focus on problem-solving and evidence-based policy recommendations.

Develop research protocols and methods that fit each project, drawing from educational disciplines such as economics, data science, fire science, energy, or related fields.

Interpret, synthesize, and analyze research.

Solve problems and make decisions which affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall program.

Co-author policy briefs, whitepapers, and research publications, working with collaborators and external partners as needed.

Complete project-related administrative responsibilities as needed.

Support leadership in working with student assistants on assigned projects.

Qualifications

Fellowship applicants should have:

• A Ph.D. (preferred) from an accredited college or university in energy, fire science, natural resource economics, or other qualified disciplines, and two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong academic credentials, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• A track record of community engagement and service.
• Self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

Pay and Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376-$99,581 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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

Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in these positions and relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, a list of three professional references, and a transcript through http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 109180.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.