Head of Think Tank

The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich (www.css.ethz.ch) specializes in research and teaching related to Swiss and international security policy. The CSS hosts a think tank of around 15-20 researchers who work on policy-relevant security issues. The CSS is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

The Head of the CSS Think Tank oversees daily operations, including:

• Responsibility for the conceptual development of CSS's applied research activities (publications, conferences, consultancy);
• Coordinating CSS's national and international consultancy work, including quality control;
• Managing the approx. 15-20 staff members, in coordination with team leaders;
• Representing the think tank externally and liaising with the public sector;
• Independent engagement in research, lectures, and publications.

Qualifications

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• Degree in political science, history, or related field;
• Proven expertise in security studies or strategic studies;
• Several years of management experience in the area of academic or policy consultancy, preferably in a think tank;
• Expertise/interest in Swiss foreign, security, and defense policy an advantage;
• Excellent written and spoken German and English;
• Autonomy, personal initiative, and teambuilding skills.

Contact Details

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Contact:

Andreas Wenger

Telephone:

**41446325910

Application Instructions

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If you require further information or have questions, please contact Prof. A. Wenger, tel. +41 44 632 59 10, or visit our website at www.css.ethz.ch.

We look forward to receiving your online application via www.jobs.ethz.ch (search CSS). Please submit your application no later than 22 December 2011 to: ETH Zurich, Mr Rolf Oertli, Human Resources, 8092 Zurich