Sweden: Research Assistant in the Climate Change and Risk Programme
Sep 17, 2023
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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
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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 is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is hiring a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join the Climate Change and Risk Programme, starting as soon as possible.
The position
SIPRI’s work on climate change and risk provides reliable insights on how climate-related security risks evolve and how they are interlinked and interact with different social, political and economic processes. SIPRI researchers also analyse how different policy organizations are responding to these risks and provide advice on conflict-sensitive adaptation, mitigation strategies and how international efforts for sustaining peace can be achieved. The Programme also looks closely at institutional responses in organizations such as the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations.
The Climate Change and Risk Programme, is now looking for a Research Assistant to work collaboratively with the programme director and the climate change and risk programme, assisting in various aspects of the programme’s research and operational activities. This includes supporting research projects, conducting data collection and analysis, contributing to publications and reports, and participating in the preparation and conducting of relevant meetings and presentations. Special focus will be on work related to the UN Security Council and the production of climate peace and security factsheets.
The main responsibilities and tasks as Research Assistant would be:
- Assist with research projects and tasks related to climate, peace and security.
- Conduct literature reviews and data collection on climate change impacts and mitigation strategies.
- Support day-to-day operations of the programme and attend relevant meetings and presentations.
- Help prepare reports, policy briefs, and other publications, including factsheets
Qualifications
The person SIPRI is looking for should have familiarity with the climate, peace and security agenda as well as peacebuilding, conflict, and development.
- MA degree focused on peace and conflict research, human security, development studies, political science, international relations or similar.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Experience working with UN agencies is an ad
Contract period
Starting as soon as possible, the contract period will initially last for 2 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 letter of intent specifying why applying for this position (1 page);
- A curriculum vitae including degrees, work experience, publications, language skills and contact details for two referees;
- Two samples of written work (in English): e.g. blog posts or essays/dissertations submitted in the context of a university degree
- 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 access the form via the ‘apply’ button at the end of this page.
The closing date for applications is 22 September 2023.
For further information about this position please contact Dr Florian Krampe, Director of the Climate Change and Risk Programme.
SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and non-European candidates to apply.