BIO-STRATEGIES & LEADERSHIP AT THE HOOVER INSTITUTION AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY | ACADEMIC | STANFORD, CA, USA |

Bio-Strategies & Leadership (BSL) (victory.stanford.edu) is a multidisciplinary team whose mission is to empower leaders to make good decisions involving biotechnology soon enough to matter. We are seeking two full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellows who will:

• Conduct high-impact research that aligns with BSL’s mission;
• Propose and pursue independent research projects in consultation with BSL leadership;Publish one or
• scholarly reports, white papers, or policy briefs each year;
• Contribute to BSL’s intellectual community, broader mission, and to the intellectual life of the Hoover Institution and Stanford University;
• Grow as a scholar and leader; we have created and are supporting these positions in part to enable unique individuals from any relevant or adjacent background to advance their careers as impactful and conscientious leaders.

There are no formal teaching responsibilities associated with this position; opportunities to contribute to teaching and learning are abundant. Appointments will be for a two-year term with the second year renewable upon satisfactory completion of the first year.

REQUIREMENTS

We welcome best-in-class applicants with a Ph.D. from all backgrounds (e.g. humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering), including: economics, international relations, political science, public policy, political theory, foreign policy, national security, global health, environmental science, China, India, synthetic biology, bioengineering, biology, genomics, machine learning, computer science, biostatistics, chemical engineering, or another relevant field by the position start date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish research in academic journals and to present research findings to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment.
Self-motivated and independent, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
A passion for translating research into meaningful policy change.

Research: Undertake independent research on biology, biotechnology, biosecurity, biomanufacturing, technology and democracy, or related topics. Fellows will be asked to describe their initial proposed research agenda as part of the application.
Publication and Communication: Author or co-author one or scholarly reports, white papers, or policy briefs during each year of the fellowship. Present research findings to stakeholders at relevant meetings, conferences, and gatherings.
Collaboration: Collaborate on research with other members of the BSL team, and participate in team activities and meetings as appropriate and available.
Mentorship: Support student research assistants involved in BSL projects and publications.