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Posted: 29-Apr-25
Location: Stanford, California
Salary: 135,000-165,000
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An Opportunity for Postdocs and Early-Career Scholars in the History of Science, Technology, R&D, Manufacturing Know-How, and Innovation
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University seeks an outstanding scholar for the position of Research Fellow with a focus on the history of science and technology, innovation, and R&D. Fieldwork in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and/or Northeast Asia, alongside that of the United States, will be prioritized. The term of the appointment is two years, with the option to renew for three more, for a maximum of five years. The position is part of the Hoover History Lab, located at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
The Hoover History Lab uses history to address contemporary policy challenges and prioritizes war and diplomatic history, economic and financial history, political and institutional history, and science and technology history. The Research Scholar will be associated with the Hoover History Lab’s project “Global Futures – History, Statecraft, System,” encompassing the formation and possible futures of the modern world.
During the Fellowship period, the Research Fellow is expected to publish scholarly articles and books that have implications for public policy. Research Fellows are also expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the History Lab and the Hoover Institution. Teaching is not required but encouraged. The 12-month base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000, plus a housing allowance of $20,000 per year.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field—such as history, history of science and technology, organizational and industrial sociology, international relations or political science, or public policy—and expect to complete that degree by September 1st, 2025.
Hoover Research Fellows are encouraged to engage with Stanford’s broader research community in their respective fields. The Hoover Institution is a research center at Stanford University, located in the heart of Stanford’s campus.
To apply, please submit:
- A cover letter or statement of interest that includes a description of academic background and experience
- One or more recent publications, working papers, or draft book chapters
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement about future research plans (two pages maximum)
- Three letters of recommendation that focus on the candidate’s research and research potential
Please direct questions to Itzy Nunez at inunez1@stanford.edu. Please note that we monitor this email address periodically.
Completed applications will be considered on a rolling basis from June 1, 2025.
About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.
Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be amongst the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its missions from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.
With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas and promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.
Two unique resources frame this opportunity:
- The Hoover Library and Archives affords Fellows access to the richest private archive collections in the United States. With nearly one million volumes and more than six thousand archival collections from 171 countries, the Hoover Library and Archives is a national and international center for primary-source documentation and research on problems of political, economic, and social change.
- Research Fellows are able to draw on the experience of outstanding Senior Fellows, Research Fellows and scholars at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University.
Completed applications must be submitted online at https://applyresearchfellow.awardsplatform.com/.
Please direct questions to Itzy Nunez at inunez1@stanford.edu.
The Hoover Institution is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.