W M Rice University
Research Fellow (CUSMX – Rule of Law)
Houston, TX, United States · Mid
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About the role
- The successful candidate will strengthen the Center's intellectual leadership on Mexico by producing high-quality research, contributing to public engagement, and helping convene dialogue across policy and academic communities.
- Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Employment may begin as early as January 1, 2027, but no later than July 1, 2027.
Responsibilities
- González Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy seeks a Research Fellow to develop and lead a research agenda on U.S.-Mexico cooperation, security, and rule-of-law issues in Mexico and their implications for U.S.-Mexico relations.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant research experience
Skills
- Profound expertise within the field of study
- Advanced mastery and extensive understanding of information, knowledge, and publication management
- Exceptional listening, verbal, written communication, and research skills
- Outstanding problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with keen attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills for effective planning and scheduling
- Comfort with and aptitude for making independent decisions
- Preferences:
- Demonstrated expertise in Mexican institutions, governance, law, corruption, judicial politics, security, or related rule-of-law topics
- Strong Spanish-language proficiency, including the ability to conduct source review and, ideally, professional engagement in Spanish
- Experience engaging policymakers, legal practitioners, media, civil-society organizations, or private-sector stakeholders
- Familiarity with both academic and policy-oriented writing formats
- Experience with comparative or interdisciplinary research linking law, politics, economics, and security
Compensation
- Hiring Range: $121,000 - $140,000 per year
Benefits
- https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
Company info
- About the Baker Institute: Founded in 1993, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is one of the premier nonpartisan public-policy research organizations in the country.
- As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, and staff.
Equal opportunity
- If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University's Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
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