DIIS invites applications for a permanent position as Senior Researcher (at the level of Associate Professor) of US foreign and security policy starting summer/autumn 2020.

The patterns, perspectives and partnerships of global politics are in flux these years. US foreign and security policy too has undergone substantial changes. To understand these transformations, and their implications for world order, DIIS is searching for candidates with a proven track record of high academic standards within the research field of US foreign and security policy, including transatlantic relations. It would be an advantage if you also have considerable insight into broader American society and history. Your research could link to themes such as identity, culture, and ideology, but it is not a prerequisite. We prefer candidates who are at the forefront of their discipline and have an international network within the research field.

The position is aimed at candidates who have:

1. obtained their PhD within social sciences or humanities,
2. at least 3 years of relevant work experience at the postdoc/researcher level, and
3. qualifications at the associate professor level.

The selected candidate will contribute to the thematic and theoretical development of research, both within the unit and across DIIS. The more specific research and analysis field will be decided upon in collaboration between the researcher and the relevant head of research unit giving you a unique possibility to influence the research field.

We are looking for candidates with experience in publishing and communicating research results in an honest, transparent and accurate manner (in accordance with the Danish Code of Conduct for Research Integrity), and, preferably, also with disseminating the results, e.g. to the policy community and civil society.

DIIS’ senior researchers have unique opportunities for developing and disseminating their research to their target groups, as 60 percent of their time is reserved for research, 20 percent for policy research and ad hoc work, and 20 percent for dissemination, administration and research education (e.g. supervision). Across the various types of tasks, one fifth of the time is to be spent on income-generating assignments, as external fundraising activities are a collective priority of the institute. Hence, a willingness to actively pursue funding for research-based projects, consultancies etc. is expected, while documented results of successful external funding will be an advantage.

General Information

DIIS is a leading public research institute with a strong international reputation. Our aspiration is to strengthen independent research on international affairs. On the basis of this, we provide analyses and recommendations on Danish and international opportunities within the wider area of foreign, security and development policy. DIIS aims to be at the cutting edge of multidisciplinary research, policy analysis and communication on global affairs.

DIIS offers a dynamic and innovative international research environment with a focus on professionalism, flexibility and mutual respect amongst all colleagues. As the institute’s tasks are varied, with a wide-ranging scope of activities, we expect our staff to be flexible. DIIS employs a relatively flat management structure with a high degree of staff involvement in freely and openly exchanging views on the institute’s internal and external issues. Employees play a proactive and constructive role in the DIIS community and are expected to be present at the workplace when not travelling. However, we also allow flexible working hours, seek to be a family friendly workplace, show consideration for each other and value different perspectives.

DIIS is a bilingual Danish-English workplace. Candidates may apply for the position without prior knowledge of Danish as they will receive language tuition in order to help them learn Danish during the first 3 years of employment, as we place equal importance on written communication and dissemination of knowledge in both languages.

The institute is situated in a modern building in the new waterfront city district of Copenhagen, Nordhavn. The district is located approximately 3 km from the city centre and offers excellent public transportation options. Visit www.diis.dk to learn more about our institute.

Contract and renumeration

The position as Senior Researcher is a permanent position starting summer/autumn 2020. Remuneration and other job conditions follow the general agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and the Danish Ministry of Finance. As such, the normal starting salary for a Senior Researcher at DIIS is 477,721 DKK excl. pensions. In addition to the starting salary, the local salary agreement at DIIS has a possibility for a personal supplement amounting up to 60,000 DKK, but this depends on the researcher’s relevant professional and academic qualifications. Furthermore, function supplements may be relevant depending on e.g. the tasks and projects of the researcher in question. In addition to this, a pension contribution of 17.1 % is added to the above-mentioned salary elements.

Candidates from abroad may under certain conditions be eligible for a special researcher tax scheme, which entails a flat tax rate of only 27 % during the first 7 years of work in Denmark. For further information on tax, please visit https://skat.dk/skat.aspx?oid=2244911.

The application

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or disabilities.

An external evaluation committee will assess the applicants deemed qualified for the position.

The application must include all the following items in order be considered:

1. A cover letter with your motivation for applying for the position
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Master’s and PhD diplomas
4. Documentation of academic qualifications, including a complete list of publications
5. Documentation of scientific dissemination (media participation etc.).
6. Three to five central scholarly works must be uploaded electronically. However, if an electronic version is not available, books may be sent by post (please read more below*). Also please note that only works in a Scandinavian language or English will be accepted for assessment.
7. A research statement of max 500 words (separate from the cover letter). The statement should give a specific proposal for how the candidate could make full use of their research profile within DIIS’ current research priorities and areas, preferably in an interdisciplinary context.

The application must be uploaded in DIIS’ electronic recruitment system (HR Manager) including all the above-mentioned documents. The deadline is 22 April 2020. Please note that the position can only be applied for through the link on the right.

Further information on the open position, profile of the institute etc. may be obtained from Director Kristian Fischer at [email protected]. Questions regarding the application process, employment, remuneration etc. should be directed at [email protected].

*The scholarly works must be uploaded electronically, however, if an electronic version is not available books may be sent by post (in three copies each). When posting books, please note that the electronic application must also include a list of the books sent by post. The package must be marked “Senior Researcher US” and addressed to: HR, Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), Østbanegade 117, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. The package must reach DIIS no later than 22 April 2020. Also, please note that DIIS will only return the books if the return address is clearly noted on the parcel as well as in the electronic application.

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