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Kendall Fellow, Science of Fair Representation

1 month ago
United States
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UCS Productions

UCS Productions

UCS Productions utilizes rigorous, independent scientific research to address critical global challenges, focusing on climate change, sustainable food systems, and the promotion of effective advocacy to foster innovative solutions for a healthier and m...

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Description

  • Develop a two-year research portfolio advancing proportional representation research and advocacy.
  • Design an original study proposal with CSD leadership to support PR campaign goals.
  • Build comparative models using computational social choice methods and local election data to show how PR would affect outcomes, representation, and policy priorities.
  • Develop evidence-based policy outputs to support local and state efforts to adopt PR in partnership with the Election Science Task Force and coalitions.
  • Create research-supported resources for election administrators and partners implementing PR systems in jurisdictions that adopt them.
  • Advance equitable ballot design guidance and voter-facing materials to make larger voter slates clear, accessible, and transparent.
  • Strengthen research and publish guidance on communicating election results and vote tabulation in PR systems.
  • Apply and expand UCS Election Science Recommendations to improve public trust in new electoral systems.
  • Represent UCS as a spokesperson and technical expert in public forums and with media, policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • Support community-driven work by connecting research outputs to local partner organizations.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field must be awarded before September 1, 2026.
  • Significant coursework in the social sciences, such as political science, public policy, or sociology.
  • Expertise in the science of elections.
  • Strong quantitative research skills, including VoteKit, election modeling techniques, machine learning, or similar methods.
  • Ability to identify policy-relevant questions and communicate clearly to technical, policy, and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with rapid response communications, messaging, and/or community organizing is strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of inequities inherent in scientific and policy fields.
  • Demonstrated interest in Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, especially in science and advocacy.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods and continuously operate a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
  • Ability to work regular business hours with occasional work outside standard hours for events, travel, or time-sensitive matters.
  • Ability to travel periodically to events, conferences, speaking engagements, UCS offices, and meetings with local community groups.
  • Comparable training and/or experience may be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote position.
  • Salary of $109,232.02 for candidates who meet all position requirements.
  • 12% salary differential for California residents.
  • Excellent benefits.
  • Rewarding work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse and collaborative team.
  • Supportive workplace culture for staff from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Bargaining unit position.

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