Get involved

We are a diverse community of motivated researchers who love math, coffee, and white boards.

We believe in applying our minds in the service of global wellbeing.

Full Time Researchers - The Lab periodically has openings for full time employment for qualified individuals. Jobs are posted here.

Doctoral Fellows - PhD students enrolled at UC Berkeley can apply to become a Fellow of the Lab. More information here.

Graduate Student Researchers - The Lab periodically hires Masters of Public Policy students and early-stage PhD students (from any department) for year-long research projects. Typically, many of these researchers are students that excelled in the course Spatial Data and Analysis (PP-275).

Undergraduate Research Opportunities - The Lab periodically has opportunities for undergraduates at UC Berkeley to participate in research through URAP. Check the URAP site for listings.

PhD Visitors - The Lab typically hosts one doctoral candidate from outside UC Berkeley each year as a visiting researcher. Application coming soon.

Classes - Prof. Solomon Hsiang and members of the Lab teach courses available to UC Berkeley students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level.

Research Partners - The Lab partners with numerous public and private institutions to conduct research that advances the global public interest. Contact Director Solomon Hsiang to explore opportunities.

Program Leads - Individuals focused on implementing policy and program designs with governments, militlaterals and NGOs. View open positions here.

Donors - The research, education, and policy impact of the Lab are only made possible through the support of generous individuals and organizations. To learn how you can support the Lab’s work, contact Maura Smith.