2025 UCLA Institute for Technology, Law and Policy Fellowship

The UCLA Institute for Technology, Law and Policy is now accepting fellowship applications with a target start date of January 2025. This fellowship is a full-time, two-year academic position at UCLA School of Law.

The Policy Fellow will undertake a range of research, writing, teaching, and public policy engagement tasks in support of the Institute for Technology, Law & Policy’s mission and mandate. The fellowship will also involve student engagement and assisting with other Institute projects, such as conferences, workshops, and the development of new research and funding proposals. We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in the ethics and social impact challenges in the development of new technologies, or privacy and data protection, though we are open to applications from students pursuing research in any area of the law and technology space. We are also open to applicants interested in a variety of career paths, including related to potential careers in the non-profit or regulatory sectors, in addition to those pursuing a traditional academic track.

The Institute for Technology, Law and Policy was established in 2020 as a collaboration between the UCLA School of Law and the Samueli School of Engineering whose mission is to foster research and analysis to ensure that new technologies are developed, implemented and regulated in ways that are socially beneficial, equitable, and accountable. The institute brings together faculty and students from the law and engineering schools to conduct research, convene events, and engage academics, regulators, activists, industry professionals, and other public policy stakeholders in dialogue about the benefits, risks, and public policy implications of new technologies, which pose questions ranging from ethical and human rights inquiries to the applicability and utility of current laws and regulations to govern their use. The Institute also works closely with other programs at UCLA whose work intersects with these topics.

Candidates for the fellowship should possess a J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced academic degree, a strong academic record, excellent analytical and writing skills, and demonstrated interest or background in the fields of law and technology. All post-graduate degrees should be awarded prior to starting the fellowship. Candidates with previous academic, research, or professional experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, or related fields of science and technology are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position. The salary is anticipated to be $87,000 per year plus a competitive benefits package. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. (See https://apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call/an-introduction-to-the-ucla-call; and https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/academic-personnel-policy/index.html). UCLA has an interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty.

Applicants should apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09371. Applicants should submit pdf copies of a cover letter discussing their qualifications, scholarly and professional aims, and the interests they would wish to pursue while holding the fellowship; a resume; a transcript of studies in law school or graduate school; a writing sample of no more than ten pages; and contact information for three references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process.

J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced academic degree

• Cover Letter – Please upload a cover letter discussing your qualifications, scholarly and professional aims, and the interests you would wish to pursue while holding the fellowship.

• Resume or C.V. – Your most recently updated resume or C.V.

• Transcript – A transcript of studies in law school or graduate school

• Writing Sample – Please provide a writing sample of no more than 10 pages

• List of References – Contact information for three references

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
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• 3-5 required (contact information only)

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/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, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.