Research Assistant Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

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• DATE POSTED 1 day ago
• Schedule Full-time
• Job Code 4187
• Employee Status Fixed-Term
• Grade G
• Requisition
• Work Arrangement On Site

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full‑time position of Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator . To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and in the keyword search box, indicate Requisition #107853

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

Working Title:
Research Assistant for the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator

Job Title: Social Science Research Professional 2

Job Code: 4187

Grade: G

Exemption: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,376-$99,581

Term: Two‑year fixed with possibility of renewal

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty‑first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I.

The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth‑century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world‑renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

The Technology Policy Accelerator brings together scientists and engineers on the front lines of discovery at Stanford with Hoover social scientists and policy experts at the forefront of domestic policy and international relations. It aims to help decision makers in government and business better understand emerging technologies so that the United States can seize opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure that the American innovation ecosystem continues to thrive.

It does this in multiple ways, including by educating policymakers and influencing policy for frontier technologies via research and publishing, by convening leaders in the public, private, and academic communities to share views and forge deeper connections, and by inspiring and training the next generation of scientists and policymakers through fellowships, bootcamps, and other initiatives.

Perform work to research policy topics, conduct technology‑related literature reviews, and manage meetings related to the operations of the Technology Policy Accelerator and its Preventing Strategic Technical Surprise Initiative.

This position is a two‑year fixed term with possibility of renewal, onsite.

Note:

This position will start in January/February 2026.

• Assist in identifying existing research of relevance, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high level assignments.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze quantitative or qualitative data using scientific, statistical, or interpretive techniques as appropriate.
• Conduct literature reviews and provide critical analyses that influence the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to research initiatives under the auspices of the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator.
• Fact‑check and otherwise manage…