Lediga jobb som Forskare, samhällsvetenskap i Nacka

Qualifications:
Research experience and/or work experience in the fields of international relations, policy work and journalism.
Chinese language fluency, outstanding English skills
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and international environment? We are now looking for an on-site Research Fellow for the Institute for Security and Development Policy’s Taiwan Project.
The Institute for Security and Development Policy is a Stockholm-based non-profit and non-partisan research and policy organization. ISDP is dedicated to fostering a greater understanding of international affairs, focusing on the inter-relationship between security, conflict, and development. At the institute, there are currently around 18 staff members and approximately ten guest researchers and interns.
Tasks
The Research Fellow position entails independently setting up, conducting, and overseeing research projects relevant to thematic areas related to Taiwan, setting up and managing events, and fundraising. The position also entails ensuring that the activities of the Taiwan Project are effectively managed and communicated to both staff and other stakeholders and that its activities are expanded over time.
Required qualifications for the position
Chinese speaker with excellent editing and writing skills.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Previous experience in academia, think tanks, journalism, and policy work.
Ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
A team player with the ability to coordinate effectively with co-workers and external researchers.
Strong intercultural skills and experience working together with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a professional setting.
Relevant publications focusing on Taiwan.
High impact factor of prior publications.
Permit to work in the EU and available to work in Stockholm.

To apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, salary requirements, as well as a sample of their writing to [email protected] with “Research Fellow Taiwan” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please apply as soon as possible, as we recruit for the position on an ongoing basis. It is desired that the selected candidate would start as soon as possible.
Contact person
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, at [email protected] or Research Fellow Agust Börjesson, at [email protected]. Visa mindre

The Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) is a Stockholm-based independent, non-profit, research and policy institute, dedicated to expanding the understanding of international affairs, particularly the interrelationship between conflict, security and development. The Institute’s primary areas of geographic focus are Asia and Europe’s neighborhood. ISDP has two constituent parts: The Silk Road Studies Program and the Asia Program.
ISDP is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator to work with the Stockholm Korea Center at its main office. The position is project based and entails working with both conventional security, but especially development and non-traditional security focused projects and initiatives (e.g. gender, climate change and human security issues).
Responsibilities:
Organizing ISDP Korea Center events and dialogues
Project monitoring, evaluation, and fundraising assistance
Liaising and coordinating closely with the Head of Center and other staff
Assisting with the management of the Visiting Fellows program

Additional responsibilities:
Conducting research on the Korean Peninsula and the Northeast Asian region
Writing research papers, analysis, reports, and memos
Contributing to the strategic vision of the Center’s activities

Qualifications:
Degree in International Relations, Asia studies, Peace and Conflict studies, or related field with a focus on gender and peacebuilding issues
Strong and demonstrated research abilities
Strong proficiency in Swedish (native-level preferable) and English; Korean desirable but not essential
Exemplary writing and editing skills

Profile:
Knowledge of Korea and Northeast Asia as well as development and non-conventional security areas (e.g. gender, climate change and human security issues)
Excellent coordination and communication skills
Strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills in conflict-sensitive settings
Good team-player but also adept at working independently

Contract period:
The contract period will initially last 6 months with a good chance of extension
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter, as well as a sample of their academic or analytical writing in English (e.g. articles, blog posts, thesis or other substantial pieces of writing) no later than June 6 to [email protected] with “Application for Project Coordinator” in the subject line.
Please note that the recruitment process begins as soon as possible and the selection is ongoing. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The desired start date for this position is from the middle of August.
If there are any questions related to the position, please contact the Head of the ISDP Korea Center, Dr. Sangsoo Lee, at [email protected]. Visa mindre