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Monday, January 25, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.: The Brookings Institution will host a webcast on the future of federal court reform. Keynote remarks will be made by Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general. Susan Hennessey, senior fellow in Governance Studies and Lawfare executive editor, will moderate a panel discussion with Daniel Epps, law professor at Washington University in St. Louis; Christopher Kang, co-founder and chief counsel of Demand Justice; Marin K. Levy, law professor at Duke University and Molly E. Reynolds, senior Brookings fellow, about existing reform proposals. You can register here.

Monday, January 25, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.: The Atlantic Council will host a discussion on the future of the domestic terrorism threat. Thomas S. Warrick, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, will moderate the conversation with Charles Marino, CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions; Mary McCord, law professor at Georgetown; Michael McGarrity, vice president of Global Risk Services and Francis X. Taylor, executive fellow at the Global Policy Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, about the new administrations response to confront white supremacy and domestic terrorism. You can register here.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.: The Hudson Institute will host an online event about the future of US-Nigeria relations. Amb. John Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, and James Barnett, research fellow at the Hudson Institute, will discuss contemporary Nigerian politics and the challenges of post-colonial state building. The event will stream live here.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on the nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the next U.N. ambassador.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.: Brookings will host a webcast on air and missile threats to the United States. Moderated by Frank A. Rose, Brookings senior fellow, the expert panel features Rear Adm. Archer Macy, Jr., former director of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization; Laura Grego, senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists and Tom Karako, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The panel will discuss how the Biden administration and U.S. allies should respond to these threats. You can register here.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.: The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on the nomination of Denis McDonough to be the next secretary of veterans affairs.

Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.: The Atlantic Council will host an online event to discuss a paper written by Brian OToole, non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, on the complexities of sanctions relief and the prospects for U.S. diplomacy with Iran under the Biden administration. The discussion will be moderated by Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council, and will feature OToole; Kelsey Davenport, director of nonproliferation policy at the Arms Control Association; Kenneth Katzman, senior analyst at the Congressional Research Service and Ali Vaez, Iran project director for the International Crisis Group. You can register here.

Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.: Stanford Universitys Freeman Spogli Institute will host a webinar about the global implications of Chinas Belt and Road Initiative. The speakers include Jonathan Hillman, senior fellow for Strategic and International Studies at Stanford; Glenn Tiffert, research fellow at the Hoover Institution; Min Ye, associate professor at Boston University and Michael Bennon, research scholar at the Stanford Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. You can register here.

Friday, January 29, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.: The Public International Law and Policy Group (PILPG) will host an online roundtable on the Rohingya genocide. Professor Milena Sterio will moderate a panel discussion with Yasmin Ullah, a Rohingya social justice activist; Sandra Hodgkinson and Drew Mann, senior peace fellows at PILPG; Gregory Noone, PILPG senior legal advisor; and Dean Michael Scharf, PILPG co-founder and managing director. The expert panelists will discuss how the Biden administration can focus address the crimes committed against the Rohingya and will share their experiences working to document atrocities committed in Myanmar. You can register here.

Employment Announcements (More details on the Job Board)

The following are job announcements of potential interest to Lawfare readers. If you have an announcement to add to the page, email us.

Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow, The Fletcher School and Tufts Department of Computer Science

Tufts University has an opening for one two-year teaching postdoctoral position in cybersecurity policy beginning in September 2021. The postdoc will be housed at The Fletcher School, which offers a rich array of talks and discussions that will enrich the fellowship year.

Tufts University has initiated a Masters program in Cybersecurity and Public Policy, combining the efforts of The Fletcher School and the School of Engineerings Department of Computer Science (CS) that began in Fall 2020. As part of the growing program in cybersecurity and public policy (CSPP) at Tufts, The Fletcher School and the Department of Computer Science offers courses in security and in cybersecurity policy, and this will provide interesting opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar. Outside of Tufts, the Boston area offers a rich array of talks and other opportunities for enrichment in cybersecurity, policy, and related areas.

The postdoc will largely focus on their own research in cybersecurity policy. Their responsibilities will include participating in the development of the MS program by teaching recitations in two of the introductory technology courses: Computer Science for Future Policymakers, How Systems Work, and How Systems Fail. These teaching responsibilities will largely focus on policy aspects of the technology being studied, and will help prepare the postdoc for teaching technically informed cybersecurity policy. Faculty at Tufts will work with the postdoc to enable their teaching this interdisciplinary material. Additionally, there will be a number of associated activities for the CSPP program (e.g., panel discussions, symposia); it is expected that the postdoc will participate in these and other related special events.

Qualifications:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials include: a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the area, CV, a writing sample if available (an example of a preferred sample would be a communication to a non-technical audience), a list of three recommenders (names and contact information), a description of research interests, and graduate school transcript (if PhD is within the last three years). These materials should be submitted to FletcherCyberTeachingPostDoc2021@tufts.edu.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, The Fletcher School and Tufts Department of Computer Science

Tufts University's Program in Cyber Security and Policy is offering two two-year postdoctoral positions in cybersecurity policy beginning in September 2021. Area of specialization is open but several different directions are of particular interest. Current Tufts faculty conduct research in surveillance and privacy, home IoT and privacy and security issues, cybersecurity incident liability, and impact of legal responses to cybersecurity interests. In addition, research in international and military use of cyber technologies, as well as government regulation of security tools are of strong interest. An aspect of this fellowship is improving cross-disciplinary background and skills in privacy policy. Thus, it is expected that the postdoc appointee will spend some effort gaining technical background to understand technical aspects of privacy and/or security.

The postdoc will be housed at The Fletcher School, which offers a rich array of talks and discussions that will enrich the fellowship years. In fall 2020 Tufts University initiated a masters program in cybersecurity and public policy combining the efforts of The Fletcher School and the School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science; there are a number of associated talks, seminars, and other activities. It is expected that the postdoc will participate in these, which include an annual student paper symposium in cybersecurity policy each spring. The Fletcher School and Tufts School of Engineering' Department of Computer Science offers courses in security and in cybersecurity policy, and this will provide additional interesting opportunities for the postdoctoral scholar, who may participate in some teaching. In addition, the Boston area offers a rich array of talks and scholars in cybersecurity, policy, and related areas.

Qualifications:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials include: a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the area, CV, a writing sample (if available); a list of three recommenders (names and contact information), a description of research interests, and graduate school transcript (if PhD is within the last three years). These materials should be submitted to CyberResearchPostdoc2021@tufts.edu.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Intern, Lawfare

Lawfare is now accepting spring internship applications, through the Brookings Institution. The internship will be conducted remotely. Apply here.

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookingsone of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

Interns spend approximately 10 weeks remotely working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, local think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution.

This externally sponsored internship, beginning in January 2021, is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in government, political science, international relations, and law to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. Lawfare will provide the selected intern with a set stipend amount.

To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here.

Lawfare has emerged as the internets indispensable resource for information and analysis on the law of national security. Devoted to Hard National Security Choices, the site features top-quality writing and analysis from experts on developing stories in the national security arena, relevant legislation, and judicial opinions. It is a digital magazine that includes a podcast, a book review, research tools, a daily news roundup, an events calendar, and exhaustive coverage of events other media touch only glancingly.

The intern will assist with running and maintaining Lawfare, a website devoted to serious, non-ideological discussion of national security legal and policy issues and will have an opportunity learn a variety of research skills such as writing, research and blog maintenance. Learning will fall into three main categories:

Writing: Work with Associate Editors to monitor national security and foreign policy developments, and 4-5 times per week, co-write Todays Headlines and Commentary; work with Associate Editors to co-write The Week that Will Be, a weekly feature that outlines upcoming events, academic announcements, and employment announcements; work with the Associate Editor to co-write a deep-dive analytical piece on a relevant national security law and policy issue; Sole-author The Week that Was, a weekly piece that provides a guide to the weeks Lawfare.

Research: Provide research support to the Lawfare editorial team as needed.

Maintaining the blog: Tag and categorize Lawfare posts; track relevant Congressional hearings; track and add relevant events to the Events Calendar.

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and graduate students working towards a degree in government, political science, international relations, and law are encouraged to apply.

Our most successful interns have very strong writing, analytical, and research skills, as well as excellent verbal and organizational skills.

This is a remote only opportunity. This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings.

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship you apply to. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.

Selected applicants will additionally be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.

Applications will be accepted until November 22, 2020. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

As you are applying, please be sure to click here to learn more about the Brookings Internship Program, deadlines, and directions on how to successfully submit your internship application(s).

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Congressional Innovation Scholars Program

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Congressional Innovation Scholars fellowship program will place you among the top tech decision makers in the United States government at a time when technology is reshaping society in fundamental ways. Even if you've never considered working in government, the Congressional Innovation Scholars program will allow you to make change at the highest levels and at a scale unparalleled in the private or public sectors.

Applications for the 2021 Scholars Program are now open and will close at 11:59 pm ET on February 5, 2021. Click here to apply now. Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Twitter for more updates.

We are bridging the divide between Congress and the technology sector by placing tech savvy people like you-- who are have recently finished, or are on track to finish a Master's program or PhD-- to work with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees in order to build capacity in Congress, train cross-sector leaders -- who can understand the challenges of government and in the technology community -- and keep Congress up to date about the latest challenges and opportunities relating to technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Congressional Innovation Scholar you will:

Work with TechCongress to choose a placement with a Member or Congress or Congressional Committee and report directly to a senior staffer (like a Legislative or Staff Director) in that office from June 2021 through April 2022.

Perform duties similar to other Congressional staff by applying your experience in technology to a variety of work, including:

Researching relevant policymaking (on issues like encryption, autonomous vehicle regulations, facial recognition privacy, health IT, election security, disinformation, open data, cyber/data security and many others)

Helping educate Members and staff about these issues.

Writing legislation.

Preparing for and organizing Committee hearings, markups, or investigations.

Building coalitions with partners and other groups.

Support TechCongress by writing about and presenting on your experience periodically, and represent TechCongress and the Congressional Innovation Scholars at meetings or events.

ELIGIBILITY

What were looking for in our Scholars:

Recently finishing (or projected to finish by June 2021) a technical degree program (Master's, PhD, or done with PhD coursework and still completing your dissertation), or early on in your career.

Tech savvy, with experience working in or studying the technology sector.

Great interpersonal and communications skills.

Some technical ability.

Ability to explain technology to those that arent as familiar with technology tools or concepts.

Track record of success taking initiative and working with others.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Committed to helping get Members of Congress and Congressional staff up to speed on technology issues.

No experience working in or with government? Great! We're not looking for that. The Congressional Innovation Scholars program is an opportunity to expose technology leaders like you to Capitol Hill. It is first and foremost and educational experience, giving you a one-of-its-kind education into how Congress and the government works.

BENEFITS

Scholars earn a stipend equivalent to $60,000 annually during the 10 month program ($5000/mo.). Benefits include reimbursements for healthcare (up to $400/mo.), fellowship travel (up to $1,500), relocation to DC (up to $2,500), and up to $2,000 for accommodation for the first month of the fellowship in the Washington DC area to ease the transition during COVID-19.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Whats the difference between the Congressional Innovation Scholars program and the Congressional Innovation Fellowship?

The Congressional Innovation Scholars program is a fellowship exclusively for individuals that have recently finished, or are on the cusp of finishing a technical degree program. The Congressional Innovation Fellowship is meant for mid-career professionals, who on average join with eight to fourteen years of professional experience. The model of the Congressional Innovation Scholars program our orientation, your placement in Congress, and your work on Capitol Hill is virtually identical to the Congressional Innovation Fellows program.

What level of schooling do I need to be eligible for a Scholars Fellowship?

You should be in or have recently completed a graduate-level or PhD-level program. Recent graduates with Bachelor's degrees are not eligible.

What if Im in the middle of my studies?

The explicit goal of the Congressional Innovation Scholars program is to serve as a pipeline for you into the ecosystem of public interest technology, and remain in government or the nonprofit sector. In short: we want this program to be the pathway to a job immediately after the ten-month fellowship finishes. You are eligible to apply if you are in the middle of a Masters, PhD or other graduate-level program but please know that we are looking for those individuals who desire to stay in government or public policy and have the ability to do so.

What if I want to stay on in Congress after the program is finished?

Thats great! Thats exactly what were trying to accomplish. We spend a large portion of the program helping you build your network in Washington and on Capitol Hill in order to position you to find full-time employment after the program finishes.

What kind of education qualifies?

Any graduate-level or PhD-level program in computer science, engineering, data science, informatics, IT, cybersecurity, or other technical field. If you studied in one of these fields as an undergrad, or worked in a technical field and are now pursuing a law or public policy degree, that will also make you well qualified.

What are start dates and terms for Scholars?

Scholars will start the second week of June. You will serve a ten-month term, through early April 2022.

What is the stipend for a Scholars Fellowship?

Scholars receive a $60,000 annual equivalent salary ($5,000 / month) paid out at the beginning of the month. The program also includes funding for travel, health care, and relocation to Washington, D.C.

Are there any benefits provided with the Scholars Fellowship?

Scholars receive health care reimbursement of up to $400 per month; a $1500 reimbursement for Fellowship travel; up to $2500 for relocation expenses; and up to $2000 for accommodation for the first month of the fellowship in the Washington DC area to ease the transition during COVID-19.

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

You need to be a citizen, green card holder, or dreamer (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)) to be eligible for the program.

Legal Fellow, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism

As a newly independent non-governmental organization (NGO), GIFCT seeks a full-time Legal Fellow. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Legal Fellow will support an evolving portfolio of policy and legal questions before the organization related to technological innovation in a global, multi-stakeholder environment. This position is ideal for a self-motivated early-career lawyer interested in an immersive and dynamic professional experience at the helm of global technological innovation.

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