Racial Justice Research Associate, Stanford Law School

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable related field.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• General understanding of research methods and strategies, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience conducting social science research in areas related to racial equity.
• Experience collecting, inputting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaborative work style, and experience working with teams.
• Experience working with complex ideas and research and ability to translate ideas for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of constituencies.

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 the job.

Working Conditions:

• Full time on campus position (with some flexibility for temporary hybrid work).
• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide  https://adminguide.stanford.edu/

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.

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.