RESEARCH FELLOW/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (2) Center for Innovation (C4i) Classification: Level 3 / Class 2052 / Full-Time / Exempt / Contract / Benefited
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $90,000 (Sr. Research manager)
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Center for Innovation (C4i) at UC Law San Francisco seeks a Senior Research Fellow to support the Center's public interest research and to work directly with Professor Robin Feldman. The research topics and writing will relate largely to legislative and regulatory reform of pharmaceutical pricing, but may also include artificial intelligence, information integrity, intellectual property, and other topics.
The ideal applicant will have a J.D. and between one and five years of law practice or legal research experience. A one-year position is possible for those between law school and clerkship. Academically inclined recent law-school graduates, law firm litigation associates, and government attorneys highly encouraged to apply. This is a contract position.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Performing legal research to support academic publicationsWriting sections of white papers and academic researchWriting reports of results for funders and policymakersSupervise and manage Research Manager, including assigning tasks and providing guidanceEditing papers designed for peer-reviewed or law journal publicationsDesigning and implementing data analysis and research plansOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE J.D., ideally with some law practice or legal research experiencePolicy and/or data research experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience with brief writing, particularly appellate briefsExperience with or ability to learn databases such as Westlaw and LexisMust have excellent oral and written communication skillsArticulate and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work in an open, cooperative workspace. (Remote work will be considered on a case-by-case basis for highly experienced applicants.)BENEFITS Health and Welfare Benefits Comprehensive medical insurance coverageFlexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expensesEmployee Assistance ProgramFor your Financial Future Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal InsuranceUniversity of California Retirement PlanVoluntary Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings ProgramsFor your Work/Life Balance Fifteen paid holidays per yearGenerous vacation and sick leaveCommuter Benefits ProgramTHE HIRING PROCESS This position has been designated as "sensitive" and requires a pre-employment background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. WHAT TO EXPECT Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled. The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.
UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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