Westin Research Privacy & AI Governance Fellow

IAPP•Portsmouth, NH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IAPP Westin Fellowship Program was created in 2013 to encourage and enable research and scholarship in the field of privacy. As the IAPP has grown, so has our mission, which is to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility globally. Applicants from disciplines related to privacy law, AI governance, cybersecurity law, and digital law and policy are encouraged to apply. Previous research, coursework or experience in these fields is preferred. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or be eligible for work authorization in the U.S. for the duration of the fellowship. The one-year fellowship generally begins and ends in August.

Requirements

U.S. citizens, permanent residents or be eligible for work authorization in the U.S. for the duration of the fellowship.
Strong academic record.
Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year program.
Strong academic background in a relevant field(s).
Strong interest in domains covering privacy, AI and cybersecurity.
Proven communication skills.
Interest in pursuing a long-term career path in the field of privacy, AI governance, and/or broader digital governance.

Nice To Haves

Previous research, coursework or experience in privacy law, AI governance, cybersecurity law, and digital law and policy.
Graduate degree in law or related fields.

Responsibilities

Contributing substantively to the production of the research team, in collaboration with the publications team, researching and writing in the areas of privacy, AI governance and digital law and policy.
Present IAPP research at appropriate forums (virtually and/or in-person).
Contribute to the development and maintenance of resources in the IAPP Resource center, tracking, analyzing and mapping various legislative developments and key issues.
Produce work of very high quality, appropriate for publication through professional or academic channels, as well as useful to practicing privacy professionals.