Thread by @Elaine_Said

TLDR: I'm hiring TWO Research Policy Positions to join my growing team here at Meta on Privacy & Data Policy. These roles sit at the intersection of evidence-based policymaking, emerging tech (e.g., Metaverse!), and information policy. (1/??)

If you come from an academic or research background in privacy/information/data science/ethics/(…) and have law + policy exposure these roles might be for you!

Working in big tech isn’t for everyone, but if you are interested in working and learning in this applied context on tough issues please apply. (Links below)

My first open role is for a Privacy and Data Policy Research Manager that will partially take the shape of the expertise fitting the successful candidate and expand upon the research program I’ve been building for the past 3+ years. metacareers.com/jobs/131864573…

The second open role focuses specifically on the metaverse, AR/VR, and emerging tech research needs and will work closely with our talented Reality Labs Policy team. metacareers.com/jobs/479907613…

Even if these roles aren’t a fit for you, #AltAcChats take hope there are MANY unicorn roles outside of academia eager to apply your research skills, empirical insights, & analytical prowess.

My job is challenging every day, but I find great satisfaction in applying the knowledge+research skills I honed at @BerkeleyISchool @CLTCBerkeley @CTSPBerkeley @BKCHarvard (+many more) in the real world on issues I care deeply about and take seriously.

I’ll do my best to answer questions about these roles & working for Meta! (Not a drop of KoolAid around my team--I want to put actions behind your good ideas and critical thinking as best we can) Our job is to work together and make progress on hard policy issues.

Almost 4 years ago when a recruiter reached out I was deeply unsure about this career pivot (I expected to graduate & work for the USG), but I’m still here embedded within issues I care about. I hope you consider exploring these roles & bringing your experience to Meta! (fin)