Job opportunity – Researcher on non-proliferation and disarmament

Summary:

• Position: Researcher
• Type of contract: term contract
• Duration: January – December 2025, with the possibility of renewal
• Site: Rome, IAI, Via dei Montecatini, 17
• Deadline: 2 December 2024

The Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), based in Rome, (Italy), is hiring a Researcher for projects on multilateral cooperation regarding in particular non-proliferation and disarmament issues.

His/her activities will include:

• Research;
• Writing and editing of research reports, analysis and commentaries for publication;
• Participating as a speaker in seminars and conferences;
• Coordinating the organisation of seminars and conferences;
• Updating databases, newsletters and websites.

The researcher will perform these tasks mainly – but not exclusively – in the framework of the "Multilateralism and Global Governance" programme and related projects, in particular the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) project.

Qualifications:

• Master degree or PhD in progress in one o more of the following academic areas: political science, international and diplomatic relations, diplomatic studies, international law or other relevant specialisations;
• at least three years of work or study experience in international projects, including the organisation of seminars and conferences;
• excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken);
• strong synthesis and writing skills;
• good knowledge of the MS Office package.

Other requirements:

• organizational skills;
• ability to hand in deliverables on time;
• ability to work in a team;
• experience with grant-making initiatives funded by the EU.

A good working knowledge of the Italian language would be an asset.

What we are offering

The successful candidate will be offered a term contract lasting from 1 January to 31 December 2025, with the possibility of renewal. The remuneration foreseen for the above-mentioned contract is € 25,200.00 - paid in equal monthly installments with relative tax and social security deductions as provided by law.

Application

Applications must be submitted by 2 December 2024, 23:59 (CET) to placement@iai.it, email object: last name – Rif. EUNPD-2025, attaching the following documents in a pdf format:

• curriculum vitae with authorization to process personal data in relation to the GDPR 2016/679;
• list of publications, of which at least one available full-text;
• short motivational letter (500-word max.);
• two reference letters from a teacher or employer consistent with the candidate's academic and/or professional skills;
• any additional qualifications or relevant work experience
• signed consent form for the processing of personal data in relation to the GDPR 2016/679 (IT, download).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview which will take place from 9 December onwards, in Rome at IAI headquarters, or online (Skype or other platforms).

No phone calls, please.

No communication will be sent to non-selected candidates, whom we thank in advance for their interest.

Please note that the Selection Board's work and deliberations are strictly confidential.

This announcement is addressed to both genders and to people of all ages and all nationalities, according to Italian law.