Research jobs at Stanford University

Position: Antitrust Research Scholar for the Program on Democracy and the Internet.

Key duties

• Leading the development of a white paper out of a series of working groups in collaboration with the project director, Francis Fukuyama.
• Communication and coordinating with other engaged organizations.
• Participating in international meetings on Antitrust issues.
• Organizing and running events related to Antitrust, including an annual conference.
• Promoting the final white paper to target audiences and also presenting white paper findings at conferences and workshops.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or JD (or equivalent foreign degree) required.
• Work experience in Antitrust Law – at least three years preferred, but exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates.
• Prior to professional or academic work relating to Antitrust.
• Public speaking experience.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong grasp of technical concepts and the ability to collaborate with technologists as well as strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment.

About Stanford University

Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California. It ranks at #2 in the world according to the QS World University ranking of 2019. The university facilitates more than 16,000 pursuing a degree from undergraduate to postgraduate studies in various fields. Furthermore, the university has a 4:1 student-faculty ratio which eases interaction with the faculty. Stanford has a steep acceptance rate of only 5%. However, it is one of the most sought universities by students from all over the world. In addition to that, Stanford University provides a wide range of studies but carries a high reputation for its engineering studies. Even though the tuition fee is steep, Stanford University provides financial aid to international students.