Research Assistant, SIPRI programme on Arms and Military Expenditure

Corporate description...

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is seeking a Research Assistant to support the work of the Arms and Military Expenditure (AMEX) Programme, with a particular focus on arms production, initially on the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Context

SIPRI is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. SIPRI provides excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development. SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and non-European candidates to apply.

 

SIPRI’s research on military spending and arms transfers has been the core of the institute’s work since its foundation in the 1960s. Research on the arms industry was added in the early 1990s. This work is largely based around three comprehensive and open-access databases: the Arms Transfers Database, the Arms Industry Database and the Military Expenditure Database. These exemplify SIPRI's core values of transparency by using only open sources that can be independently checked, and universality by including data on nearly every country in the world. More information on the work and scope of the programme is available here.

 

Main tasks

The Research Assistant will be responsible for helping with data collection work, archiving sources, as well as supporting the implementation of externally funded projects. This work will include but not be limited to locating and entering data, participating in analysis of the data and in writing reports, supporting data launches and dissemination, and taking part in the collective life of the Institute.

 

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:


• A Master degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor degree combined with relevant, specialised experience;
• Experience working with data and databases involving open-sources; information research;
• An ability to work independently and in a team, organize, and manage time effectively; and
• Fluency in English both written and spoken (additional languages will be seen as an advantage; a knowledge of Swedish is not required).

 

Contract period

Starting 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, the contract period will initially last for 2 years, with the option for an extension depending on the candidate’s profile and available funding. The post is full-time. Subject to any restrictions on travel related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the post requires that the candidate becomes a resident in Stockholm, Sweden when employment starts. The salary package will be negotiated individually.

 

 

How to apply:

Having reviewed the advertisement, candidates should submit:


• A letter of intent specifying why you are applying for this position (1 page);
• A curriculum vitae including degrees, work experience, publications, language skills and contact details for two referees;
• Copies of diplomas for university degree(s); and
• One writing sample (in English).

In order to be considered in the recruitment process, the application must be made via the form in the vacancies section of SIPRI’s website and not through any other external job sites. 

Please observe that you must apply via our electronic application system. Please access the form via the ‘apply’ button at the end of this page.

 

 

The initial closing date for applications is 27 June 2021. Interviews are expected to be held virtually in July.

 

For further information or confidential enquiries, please refer to the full Job description (link), or contact Sibylle Bauer (sibylle.bauer@sipri.org) or Björn Blomqvist (bjorn@blomqvisthr.se), .

 

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