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Graduate Student Assistant - Research Technologist (Remote)


PayCompetitive
LocationSacramento/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 621190612
      Employer Industry: Privacy Protection and Technology Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Flexible work schedule with up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks
      - Opportunity to work in a remote environment
      - Gain valuable experience assisting with privacy-related research and enforcement
      - Engage in meaningful work that contributes to consumer privacy protections
      - Ideal position for graduate students looking to enhance their skills in technology and policy research

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop tools, research methods, and examination techniques related to privacy
      - Research privacy-related business practices and the technologies involved
      - Review business practices for their privacy and security impacts
      - Advise enforcement staff on technology issues related to privacy and security
      - Assist attorneys in investigations and enforcement actions related to consumer privacy

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Must hold an undergraduate degree and currently be enrolled in a graduate program
      - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      - Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task
      - Access to a professional work environment or workspace
      - Enrollment in at least four-semester units or six quarter units

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Three or more years of specialized technical expertise in technology research, technology policy, software engineering, or security
      - Familiarity with systems that implement consumer privacy choices
      - Experience conducting research, auditing, testing, or forensics on consumer privacy systems
      - History of publications in academic journals related to consumer privacy and technology
      - Ability to simplify complex technical subjects for a lay audience

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      "We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
      We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer."
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