Fellow, Center for Law and the Biosciences - Stanford Law School
About the role
The Center for Law and the Biosciences invites applications for its 2027‑2028 Fellowship. This fellowship is intended for individuals seeking an academic or policy career working on legal and social issues arising from advances in the biosciences, with a particular emphasis on genetics, neuroscience, stem cell research, or assisted reproduction. Fellows will conduct research in the dynamic environment of Stanford Law School, dedicating most of their time to independent scholarship while contributing approximately one‑sixth of their time to Center activities such as the BioLawLapalooza conference, workshop series, lunch speaker series, and the Center’s blog, and participating in the broader law‑school community.
Responsibilities
- Pursue proposed research projects (the majority of the fellowship time)
- Organize and implement Center activities, including the annual BioLawLapalooza conference, workshop series, lunch speaker series, and other events
- Contribute to the Center’s blog
- Attend weekly faculty lunch seminars
- Participate in activities with fellow fellows at Stanford Law School to learn about their scholarship and academic life
Requirements
- Hold a law degree (JD or foreign equivalent) or other doctoral‑level degree (MD, PhD) in a relevant area
- A law degree is a substantial advantage but not required
Qualifications
Demonstrated academic merit and potential, as well as the intellectual strength of the research proposal.
Benefits
Fellows receive workspace, a competitive salary (see Pay), and a generous benefits package.
Pay
The expected base pay for the position is $75,000 on an annual basis, representing Stanford University’s good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.
Job ID: 201097