Electricity and Wildfire Research Fellow, Stanford Law School

Electricity and Wildfire Research Fellows (Multi-Position Posting)

The Climate and Energy Policy Program (CEPP) of Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment and the Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program (ENRLP) of Stanford Law School invite applications for Electricity and Wildfire Research Fellows. The Wildfire and Electricity Research Fellows will join the thriving CEPP team including lawyers, energy system experts, economists, and data scientists that bridges Stanford Law School and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

These full-time staff positions are crafted for early-career scholars with a strong interest in electricity and wildfire policy design and implementation and the important interactions with affordability, decarbonization, insurance, and landscape and community resilience. They offer a hands-on opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to address urgent and intensifying policy challenges in California, the western US, and beyond. This work will build on CEPP's track record of policy engagement on these issues and deep partnerships with policy stakeholders. You will report to Michael Wara, Director of CEPP, and Debbie Sivas, Professor of Law.

This position is for a one-year fixed term, with the possibility of renewal. The Fellow will be expected to work in-person on the main Stanford campus.

Core Duties:

• Design and lead multidisciplinary research and policy analyses related to electric utility wildfire mitigation, electricity affordability, insurance, and/or landscape and community resilience. Develop interdisciplinary analytical frameworks and hypotheses, evaluating and utilizing diverse data sources, and developing rigorous analytical results.
• Exercise independent initiative and judgment as a contributor to multidisciplinary projects that focus on problem-solving and evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Develop research protocols and methods that fit each project, drawing from educational disciplines such as economics, data science, fire science, energy, or related fields.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze research.
• Solve problems and make decisions which affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall program.
• Co-author policy briefs, whitepapers, and research publications, working with collaborators and external partners as needed.
• Complete project-related administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Support leadership in working with student assistants on assigned projects.

Fellowship applicants should have:

• A Ph.D. (preferred) from an accredited college or university in energy, fire science, natural resource economics, or other qualified disciplines, and two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
• 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.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong academic credentials, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit.
• A track record of community engagement and service.
• Self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders
• Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376-$99,581 per annum.

Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in these positions and relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, a list of three professional references, and a transcript through http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 108710. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.