Public Trust & Accountability Research Fellow

New York University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

New York University’s Center for Law and Public Trust seeks a Fellow to advance accountability and anti-corruption initiatives. The role involves rigorous legal research, writing, and project management, collaborating with senior scholars, and coordinating with partners across NYU and external organizations.

The successful candidate will contribute to scholarly outputs, policy templates, and public-facing reports, while guiding student researchers and engaging with allied practitioners.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills described in the posting.
• Commitment to the Center's mission and goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
• Experience working in coalitions or with partner organizations.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on Center projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate outreach, meetings, and convenings with experts and partners.
• Generate scholarship and write internal memos, reports, and public-facing materials.
• Build tools, templates, and deliverables for Center projects.
• Manage lines of effort and provide logistical support to meet milestones.
• Advise leadership and supervise student researchers as needed.
• Represent the Center at coalition meetings and public events.
• Foster relationships with senior practitioners and academics across the University.

Skills

Research writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Coalition experience

Self-motivated

Education

J.D.

Job description

New York University’s Center for Law and Public Trust seeks a Fellow to advance accountability and anti-corruption initiatives. The role involves rigorous legal research, writing, and project management, collaborating with senior scholars, and coordinating with partners across NYU and external organizations.

The successful candidate will contribute to scholarly outputs, policy templates, and public-facing reports, while guiding student researchers and engaging with allied practitioners.