Quattrone Center Research Fellow
About The Quattrone Center
The Quattrone Center is a research and policy hub at the Law School. It collaborates with faculty from across the University of Pennsylvania and the nation, focusing on reducing errors in the criminal justice system through an interdisciplinary approach. The Center is known for its innovative systems approach, drawing on techniques from healthcare, aviation, and other industries to improve the criminal justice system.
About The Fellowship
This is a full-time commitment for a year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Fellows receive a full year of funding and are expected to produce at least one original academic work. Responsibilities include supporting Quattrone Center programs and developing reports and proposals.
Requirements
- Have earned a law degree or have at least 2 years of post-graduate experience in legal practice, a judicial clerkship, or other relevant legal experience.
- Have completed or are in the final stages of a PhD or equivalent academic program, and have not yet held a full-time tenure track academic appointment.
- Background in law or social science (e.g., sociology, psychology, economics, criminology, etc.), with a proven familiarity with criminal justice research.
How to Apply
- Complete the Fellowship application
- Submit a cover letter
- Provide a CV
- Include undergraduate and law school/graduate school transcripts
- Submit writing samples
- Provide two references, at least one of which should be academic
- Contact: quattronecenter@law.upenn.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.