Carnegie Mellon University

Description

The Software and Societal Systems Department, in the School of Computer Science is looking to hire a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Policy for the Center for Informed Democracy and Social-cybersecurity (IDeaS) at Carnegie Mellon University. This position is a fixed term position that is open to fill immediately and will continue through October 1, 2027. The goals of the position are to, 1) translate IDeaS Center research to promote more evidence-informed policy decisions on issues relating to the social-cyber effects of social media and the proliferation of online misinformation and 2) build stronger working relationships between the IDeaS Center and other Knight-affiliated institutions, policymakers, private stakeholders and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• Successful candidate will work closely with the Director Dr. Kathleen Carley and members of the IDeaS center to translate research at the Center to stakeholders in local and federal government as well as other policy makers through organized meetings, workshops, conferences and training opportunities.
• Helping organize Center related events including the annual IDeaS Conference and at least two policy summits in Washington, DC.
• Work with Dr. Carley to organize a policy speaker seminar series, and to organize and facilitate a IDeaS policy workshop each year. This includes identification of speakers, creation of advertising material, and briefing booklets.
• Work with Dr. Carley to write op-eds, articles and policy papers in the online harms space.
• Along with Prof. Carley, draft presentations and other materials for events, meetings and briefings with policy stakeholders.
• Along with Prof. Carley, prepare and submit a yearly report to the sponsors.
• Look for opportunities with local and federal policy stakeholders to share and highlight IDeaS research and initiatives.
• Provide policy feedback on IDeaS student research.

Qualifications

• Must have at least PhD in policy or related field
• Must have some experience in policy analysis
• The candidate will need to be in Pittsburgh, PA due to the large number of events and meetings on the CMU Pittsburgh campus and will need to travel to Washington, DC for meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.