(Senior) Researcher, Peace and Development Cluster

SIPRI’s Peace and Development Cluster is hiring a (Senior) Researcher to work on Peacebuilding.

Context
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (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.

The (Senior) Researcher position
SIPRI’s Peace and Development research cluster explores the conditions conducive to sustainable development and peace.   Our research examines the role that actors, processes, and institutions play in promoting sustainable peace from local to global level.

The Peace and Development research cluster is looking to expand its capacity in peacebuilding. We are open minded as to whether the position is occupied by a researcher or senior researcher – it is the profile and background that counts.  

The purpose of the position is to advance research and knowledge on peacebuilding and issues related to peacebuilding such as resilience, reconciliation, inequalities including gender inequalities, health and development.

Tasks and responsibilities
The (Senior) Researcher in Peacebuilding will, as directed by the Director of Studies in Peace and Development:  


• Conduct high quality research;
• Advance the collective research agenda of the Peace and Development cluster;
• Communicate research findings through research papers, reports, policy briefs, conferences, and other outlets;
• Fundraise for own research and supporting larger proposals in Peace and Development;
• Mentor junior staff (and, if applicable, management of research assistants and interns)
• Contribute to a pleasant and stimulating intellectual and work environment in the institute
• Collaborate with others, including on research, fund raising and outreach.

Requirements
The (Senior) Researcher should have a solid research background in peacebuilding and in issues related to peacebuilding such as resilience, reconciliation, society-state relations, governance and gender. The post holder will have strong analytic, methodological and communication skills. A background in policy, whether through research or in practice, in each of in some or all of the above fields would also be an advantage. The position holder has to be productive and cooperative and enjoy both solo work and team work. All SIPRI staff are expected to have a commitment to SIPRI’s values and mission, and to contribute to the life of the institute. 

More specifically, SIPRI expects,


• A university degree or degrees, in disciplines and topics relevant to this post, at Doctoral level, or Masters with publications to Doctoral degree standard;
• 2-7 years (depending on the applicant’s seniority) of participation in research and writing;
• A record of publications that is commensurate with the length of time worked in research;
• Proven ability to work and deliver in small teams;
• Ease of working in oral and written English, with further language proficiency a useful advantage.

 

Contract period
The contract period will initially last for two years with the possibility of extension. The post is full-time. 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
Interested candidates should submit:


• A one-page cover letter in English detailing your qualifications and specifying why you are applying for this position;
• A CV in English including your degrees, work experience, publications, language skills and contact details for two referees;
• One single-authored writing sample in English (articles, book chapters or substantial pieces of writing up to 10 000 words).

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 SIPRI’s electronic application system. Please access the form via the ‘apply’ button at the end of this page.

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2022 (CET).

SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.

 

The trade union contacts at SIPRI are Noah Bell for ST (noah.bell@sipri.org) and Frederic Daudon for SACO (frederic.daudon@sipri.org).