The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) engages in research, training, and teaching, and organizes intellectual and policy dialogues aimed at increasing public understanding of economic and political development. Founded in 2002, CDDRL has collaborated with scholars, policymakers, and practitioners around the world to advance collective knowledge about the linkages between democracy, sustainable economic development, human rights, and the rule of law.

Faculty Positions at CDDRL

There are currently no faculty openings.

Research Staff Positions at CDDRL

There are currently no research staff openings.

Staff Positions at CDDRL

Program and Communications Associate

The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is seeking a full time Program and Communications Associate to support its expanding communications and programmatic needs. This is a one-year, fixed-term position with the potential for renewal after a 12-month period. 

Stanford Student Positions at CDDRL

"Constitution Explorer Project" Assistant

The Program on Liberation Technology (LibTech) at Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is seeking a student to help us with the ‘Constitution Explorer Project’ (see tinyurl.com/constitutionexplorer). The project seeks to build a structured database of the world’s constitutions by carefully tagging each article of each constitution. 

Work Study

The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law is seeking a Federal Work Study student who will be available to commit 5-10 hours per week to assist our center with a variety of tasks.

Other Student Job Opportunities 

Research Assistant (Adama Gaye)

CDDRL Visiting Scholar, Adama Gaye is currently seeking a research assistant to undertake research to support a couple of his projects related to Africa.