Doctoral Research Fellow

Research Remote US Part time, 10 to 20 hours a week, for enrolled doctoral students Accepting applications About the Bridgham Technology Institute The Bridgham Technology Institute (BTI) is an advanced research division of Bridgham Cyber for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research. The Institute studies the security of community banks, credit unions, lenders, law firms and investment advisers. Each study is pre-registered on OSF before data collection and published with its data. Selection Applications to the Bridgham Technology Institute are highly competitive. The Institute receives many applications from candidates whose training and publication record meet or exceed those listed, and it is not able to offer a position to every qualified applicant. Once an applicant clears the qualification gate, selection rests on fit with the Institute's methods and standards of evidence, and on the candidate's prospects for long-term success as a researcher here. Those judgments are made by the researchers the candidate would work with. The Institute reserves the right to decline any application, to close a search at any stage, and to extend an offer to a candidate from any source. Decisions are final and the Institute does not provide reasons. The Bridgham Technology Institute, a division of Bridgham Cyber, is an equal opportunity employer and engages contractors on the same basis. The Institute considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Job Description DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Bridgham Technology Institute, to work on an Institute study alongside doctoral study. Will build and document datasets from public records; run analyses and reproductions to the Institute's open protocol; draft sections of the paper and the data page; and present progress at the Institute's fortnightly research meeting. Fellows are credited as authors on published work. Reports to a postdoctoral fellow or the head of research. Job Requirements REQUIRED: current enrollment in a doctoral program in computer science, information systems, statistics, economics, finance, public policy or a related field; proficiency in Python and open data; availability for 10 to 20 hours a week for at least two semesters; and clear writing. PREFERRED: coursework or research in security, risk or financial regulation; SQL or R; and a working paper or conference submission. Department Bridgham Technology Institute, a division of Bridgham Cyber Location Remote US Employment Type Part time, 10 to 20 hours a week, for enrolled doctoral students Compensation Hourly, set at the 90th percentile of the market for doctoral research assistants; the rate is shared at the first conversation Start At the start of the next academic term, or sooner by agreement Status Accepting applications This is a part-time position. Hours follow the academic calendar. The Institute pays conference fees for accepted work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridghaminstitute