Position overview Position title: Lead Policy Researcher
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf
A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,500-$132,700.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Spring 2024
Position duration: Two (2) years with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance
Application Window
Open date: July 29, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, Aug 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), UC Berkeley, has an opening for a lead policy researcher in its Technology and Work Program. This can be either a mid-level or senior position, depending on years of work experience and educational background
Founded in 1964, the UC Berkeley Labor Center works on the most pressing economic challenges affecting working families in California and communities across the country. In particular, the Center's Technology and Work Program provides worker organizations and policymakers the research, policy analysis, and training they need in order to respond to rapid technological change in the workplace and ensure that technology benefits rather than harms workers. We focus on low-wage industries and the workers of color, women, and immigrants who are often on the frontlines of experimentation with emerging technologies.
The policy researcher will lead and expand the Program's policy research on emerging approaches in the US and abroad to regulating new workplace technologies such as worker data analytics, electronic monitoring, and algorithmic management. The position will also involve significant collaboration with unions, worker advocates, privacy experts, civil rights organizations, and other stakeholders at the state and federal level to advance a workers' technology rights agenda. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a nationally-recognized team of researchers and policy analysts that is working on cutting-edge trends in the 21st century workplace.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct policy research and analysis, and collaborate on developing new policy models, in the area of regulating workplace technologies
Serve as lead author on policy research reports and briefing memos, and draft op-eds and public testimony
Provide technical assistance to stakeholders, policymakers, and media on policy debates surrounding tech regulation and the workplace
Conduct outreach to partner organizations, build and strengthen relationships, and facilitate collaboration
Work closely with the Program's team in identifying new research projects and opportunities for collaborating with field partners
Contribute to the Program's trainings for unions, worker advocates, and other stakeholders
Supervise and mentor graduate students
Contribute to funding proposals
The Labor Center is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Unit : https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Associate Specialist
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The Labor Center is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Full Specialist
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience OR
PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The Labor Center is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred qualifications
Master's or equivalent degree, or higher, with at least five (5) years experience in analyzing public policies at the federal, state, or local level (can include experience before the degree)
Demonstrated track record of conducting high-quality research on public policy models in the US and abroad, including tracking legislation and regulations, analyzing and comparing key concepts, and identifying and developing promising policy models
A strong grounding in labor standards policies and/or a strong grounding in current and emerging models of technology regulation, including privacy policy
Experience conducting interviews and focus groups with a range of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work with and bring together unions and other stakeholders and experience engaging these stakeholders
Strong facilitation and collaboration skills
Excellent policy writing skills
Demonstrated experience in managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, managing stakeholder relationships, and working discreetly with confidential information
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Policy Writing Sample #1
Policy Writing Sample #2
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Reference requirements
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Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
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.
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03997
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