Do you want to be DIIS' new expert on NATO and European security policy?

Do you have in-depth knowledge of Danish and European security policy, not least NATO and European security architecture more generally? And do you want to work on projects focusing on the movements that are currently happening in European security architecture and geopolitics with a new war in the neighboring region? Then you might be our new colleague specializing in NATO and European security policy at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS).

About DIIS and the position

At DIIS, we have a long-standing tradition of contributing to the development of research and analysis in international studies. One of our ambitions is to provide research-based and well-researched input to decision-makers and the public debate on current issues of importance to Danish security, foreign and development policy. As an employee at DIIS, you will become part of an inspiring and vibrant knowledge environment at an institution that aims to be a leader in multidisciplinary research, policy analysis and dissemination of international studies. It is crucial that you are ready to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and that you appreciate professional input to and from colleagues with other disciplinary and professional backgrounds, as this approach is an important part of DIIS' DNA.

We expect that you will be associated with the Foreign Policy & Diplomacy unit, where a significant part of the research deals with the relationship between states and international power as exercised in bilateral and multilateral contexts, including in and around NATO. You are a senior researcher, researcher or analyst focusing on NATO and European security policy, and you will contribute your knowledge in relevant forums and media, at public seminars and lectures, as well as at briefings and meetings between experts, practitioners and decision-makers. In this way, you will contribute to the research-based public sector consultancy that we carry out at DIIS. If you are a researcher/senior researcher, you are also expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals, thus helping to ensure DIIS a strong and competent voice in research and knowledge of NATO and European security policy. External funding is a common priority at the institute, and you are therefore expected to spend part of your working time on income-generating activities.

You will, among other things, work with projects within the following subject areas:

• European security policy, the role of NATO and the transatlantic relationship
• NATO's organization, tasks, development and place in the European security architecture
• Great power rivalry and relations between NATO, the EU and China

In addition, we expect you to have:

• A master's degree (for researchers also a PhD degree) in political science, history, law, anthropology, philosophy, area studies, or similar.
• Relevant work experience from the research community or from an international organization, the civil service, the armed forces or similar.
• Experience with scientific publications and policy assignments or to have been involved in the preparation of major security policy analyses and reports.
• Experience in communicating your field of expertise to external target groups.
• Good communication skills in writing and speaking in English.
• A good network within the security policy research and knowledge environment and/or the civil service.

DIIS as a workplace

We offer an attractive and inclusive workplace where all employees can develop their professional and personal skills. For us, knowledge sharing, dialogue and feedback are essential to create a dynamic workplace. You are therefore expected to participate proactively in the institute’s joint efforts. We prioritize a high degree of presence, but at the same time we want employees to experience a good work-life balance. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home to a certain extent. As DIIS is a bilingual Danish-English workplace, non-Danish speakers are expected to learn Danish within the first 3 years of employment with support from the institute. We are located right across from Nordhavn station – not from the inner city of Copenhagen and with excellent public transportation opportunities.

DIIS is a diverse workplace, and we therefore encourage all qualified applicants to apply for the position regardless of their personal background. We are aware of the environmental consequences of our activities, and we are constantly looking to become a more sustainable workplace, both on a daily basis and in terms of how we conduct our travel activities.

Salary and terms of employment

The position as a researcher/senior researcher/analyst is a full-time position, where you can expect a lot of travel activity. We would like you to start on 1 May or soon thereafter.

You will be employed according to the current collective agreement for academics in the state. In addition, it is possible to negotiate a personal qualification supplement depending on your academic background, professional experience and competencies. Depending on specific tasks and projects, functional allowances may also be considered. In addition, there is a pension scheme of 17.1%.

If you are a researcher/senior researcher residing outside of Denmark, you may in some cases be able to apply for tax under the special researcher scheme with a gross tax of 27% + AM contributions – a total of 32.84% of your salary for a period of up to seven years. Read more about the possibilities at https://skat.dk/skat.aspx?oid=2244911.

Want to know more?

Read more on www.diis.dk/jobs if you want to know more about DIIS as a workplace. Questions about salary and employment conditions as well as the application process itself can be directed to HR at [email protected].

If you have further questions about the content of the position, please contact Senior Researcher and Head of Unit Cecilie Felicia Stokholm Banke at [email protected] or Director Kristian Fischer at [email protected].

Application

The application deadline is 15 March 2023.

Please note that we only accept applications sent via DIIS' electronic recruitment system (HR Manager).

Your application must include all of the following documents:

1. Motivated application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Certificate from your Master's degree incl. documentation for the number of ECTS
4. Documentation of policy experience

The application process is expected to last longer than usual, as applications from candidates who wish to be employed as a researcher or senior researcher will first be shortlisted, after which they will be sent for an academic assessment. Please note that the assessment process can take up to a few months depending on the number of applications. Only when the assessments have been concluded, will interviews be held for all job categories.

If you apply for the position as a researcher or senior researcher, you must also enclose:

1. Certificate for your PhD degree incl. documentation for the number of ECTS
2. Documentation of research qualifications, including a complete list of publications
3. Documentation of scientific dissemination (media appearances, etc.)
4. A research statement of a maximum of 500 words (separate from the application itself) showing how your research fits DIIS' profile.
5. Three to five academic works* – only works in English or a Scandinavian language will be judged.

Please note that your application may not be submitted for assessment if you fail to attach any of the above documents.

*The academic works must be uploaded electronically. In the absence of an electronic version, books may be sent by post in triplicate. In this case, you must simultaneously upload a list of the books sent by post along with the electronic application. The shipment with the books is to be marked "NATO 2023" and addressed to: HR, Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), Gl. Kalkbrænderi Vej 51 A, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. Please note that DIIS will only return your books if the return address is clearly stated both on the shipment and in HR Manager.

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