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Researcher/Senior Researcher AT SIPRI

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) seeks a Researcher or Senior Researcher to conduct research and advisory work on dual-use and arms trade control issues.
Context
Established in 1966, SIPRI is consistently ranked as one of the world's top think tanks. The institute is dedicated to independent research into peace, conflict and security and is known worldwide for its flagship publication, the SIPRI Yearbook, and its databases. SIPRI is based in Stockholm, and has well-established partnerships and operational networks across the globe.
Monitoring and analysing the dynamics of international arms transfers and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) has always been at the core of SIPRI’s research agenda. SIPRI also conducts policy-relevant research and capacity-building activities to strengthen and develop international, regional and national standards for controlling international transfers of arms and dual-use items. Recent projects have provided input to the negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty, reviewed measures for strengthening transfer controls for dual-use items and conventional weapons, and provided expertise to a range of governments in enhancing strategic trade controls.
Eligibility requirements
SIPRI seeks a dynamic individual with the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the Institute’s research and capacity-building activities. Applicants must have demonstrated project management skills; a track record in working with governments and international organizations, as well as involvement in capacity-building and advisory activities; and a detailed understanding of national, regional and international policy debates and processes in the field of arms transfers and the broader strategic trade control context.
Read the full position description on the SIPRI website: www.sipri.org/about/vacancies/
How to apply
To apply, send a short cover letter, your CV (including a list of publications), two samples of recent work; and the names of three referees to ResearcherDU2014@sipri.org. The initial closing date is 28 February 2014. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
For more information contact Dr Sibylle Bauer, Director of SIPRI’s Dual-use and Arms Trade Control Programme (bauer@sipri.org, + 46 8 655 97 46). For confidential inquiries contact Helena Berger, Human Resources Officer (berger@sipri.org).