Deadline: 15 November 2015
The United Nations University (UNU) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Fellow based in Barcelona, Spain.
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Research Fellow will perform the following functions-
- Attend meetings and discussions with key people related to the research projects and activities.
- Assume responsibility for the administrative duties relating to the research activities undertaken, liaising as necessary with colleagues at the Institute and un UNU Headquarters.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of research workshops and other activities.
- Identify, compile, and undertake review of published and unpublished documents.
- Contribute regularly to the research outputs of UNU-GCM as agreed with the Director.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of research data.
- Prepare drafts and final reports of related research projects for publication.
- Disseminate research publications locally and internationally in a variety of formats to be agreed with the Director.
- Collaborate on project planning and project administration.
- Be fully involved in the various research activities, meetings, and other work of the Institute.
- Assist the Director in liaising with potential donors and collaborators for the Institute.
- Be proactive in seeking external funding for agreed research projects that fall within the scope of UNU-GCM’s research programmes.
- Show evidence of having identified and applied for relevant external funding to support research undertaken in the course of carrying out duties at UNU-GCM.
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A PhD degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences, such as Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Geography, Media and Communications, Economics, Human Rights, or a related discipline on a topic that directly addresses questions of culture and mobility in the contemporary world; preference will be for applicants with expertise in legal and/or political theory (questions of citizenship, refugees, asylum, borders, etc.) relating to mobility, migration and/or media.
- At least two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant postgraduate work experience.
- Be familiar with interdisciplinary research methodologies and conceptual frameworks.
- Have a sound record of scholarly publication of the above mentioned research areas.
- Have experience of working in think tanks and writing policy reports.
- Have experience in conference organization and maintaining relations with external organizations working in the areas of mobility and culture will be an advantage.
- Some administrative experience is required, since the post includes responsibilities relating to the administration of the research projects.
- Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Be proactive, imaginative and dynamic, willing to engage fully in the work of the Institute and to work in a team, being involved with all aspects of the Institute’s work, as well as to produce research scholarship and policy reports of the highest level that fit into overarching research programme areas.
- Excellent communication and drafting skills, with proficiency in both oral and written English and a working knowledge of Spanish are required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an asset;
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
How to Apply
- Interested applicants must submit the following-
- a cover letter setting out how the qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position;
- A curriculum vitae with list of publications;
- A sample of written academic research-related work of between 500 and 1000 words;
- A completed and signed UNU Personal History (P.11) form. Applicants must avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations;
- An indication of the reference number of the vacancy announcement (2015/UNU/GCM/PSA/RF/64).
- All applications must be submitted via email.
For more information, please visit UNU.
