Open positions for postdoctoral or Master’s degree researchers in FIIA’s EU research programme
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs is a research institute whose mission is to produce high quality, topical information on international relations and the EU. The Institute realizes its aims by conducting research as well as by organizing domestic and international seminars and publishing reports on its research and current international issues.
FIIA is recruiting two (2) Research Fellows in its European Union research programme. Based on the profiles of the applicants, we retain the right to determine which set of skills/ expertise is seen as most valuable for FIIA. We will consider applications in three thematic areas that will complement our current fields of expertise:
(i) EU’s relations with the Middle East and (North) Africa;
(ii) EU’s policies to counter terrorism and radicalisation; and
(iii) EU institutions and decision-making
Role description:
The appointments will take effect in November 2020 at the earliest, and will run until the end of 2022 in line with the completion of the current three-year programme period. With regard to the theme related to EU relations with the Middle East and (North) Africa, the successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the Middle East and/or the broader Mediterranean region and/or Africa. We particularly appreciate sound expertise in the EU’s relations and policies towards these regions.
With regard to the theme related to EU’s policies to counter terrorism and radicalisation, the successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge on terrorism, radicalisation and/or political violence. We particularly appreciate sound expertise in the EU’s policies to counter terrorism.
With regard to the theme on EU institutions and decision-making, the successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the EU institutions and decision-making. We particularly appreciate expertise related to Economic and Monetary Union.
Key requirements:
The applicant should hold a Doctoral or a Master’s degree and should have demonstrated her/his competence through previous academic and public activities. The FIIA accepts educational qualifications and relevant working experience acquired in Finland or abroad. Excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as the availability to travel abroad will be highly valued, as the tasks include participation in international network meetings.
The application should be written in English and include a cover letter, CV, publication list and a research plan comprising a maximum of five (5) pages. The research proposal should outline the research intended to be undertaken during the appointment period. It should introduce the key themes and research questions, theories and methods to be employed, the timetable, as well as dissemination and networking strategies. Ongoing and planned research collaboration/projects should also be mentioned.
The application documents should be sent to the FIIA either by mail (The Finnish Institute of International Affairs, P.O. Box 425, 00101 Helsinki, Finland) or via email (kirjaamo@fiia.fi). The application must reach us no later than Monday 9 November 2020 at 16:15 local Finnish time. Applications received after this time will not be considered. The application documents will not be returned to applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
For further information about the position, please contact Programme Director Juha Jokela by email (juha.jokela@fiia.fi) or by phone (+358 9 432 7730) on (29 October 15:00-17:00 and 5 November 15:00-17:00).
The FIIA is an international working community of some 50 full-time members of staff, and an equal opportunities employer. The working language of the Institute is English. Helsinki is a major Nordic capital city, offering high living standards and excellent connections to Europe and beyond. To find out more about the Institute, please visit our website at www.fiia.fi