Researcher, Political Analyst
The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, a university-based research institute and think-tank, seeks to employ, at the earliest, a Researcher / Political Analyst (100%)
Area of responsibility: You will produce analysis on strategic trends and key issues in international security. In your capacity as an analyst with broad-ranging expertise in geopolitical developments and security policy, you will contribute to the CSS policy briefs and other think-tank products of the institute. In addition, you will be in charge of a specific research field within the CSS. Your area of responsibility also includes maintaining contacts with foreign partner institutes and conceptualizing and organizing conferences.
Requirements:
- University degree (preferably PhD) in political science/international relations or a related discipline;
- Expertise in the field of security studies; knowledge of geoeconomics, energy, and political risk desirable;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Experience in authoring policy-oriented publications;
- Experience working in a think-tank setting / policy-focused environment a major plus;
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills; good German a plus;
What we offer: A multifaceted and challenging position at a renowned university in a young and dynamic environment with a competitive salary. For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Daniel Möckli at +41 44 632 78 70. Candidates should apply online only (with a letter of interest explaining the skills they would bring to the post, a CV, and two writing samples) at our webpage (search “CSS”) no later than 31 July 2011.
