At the Silk Road Studies Program at Uppsala University

Date of admission Nov. 1, 2005, until Oct. 31, 2006

TheCentral Asia-Caucasus Institute and the Silk Road Studies Programconstitute a single, joint Transatlantic Research and Policy Center.The Center is independent and externally funded, and has offices inWashington, D.C., and Uppsala, Sweden. The Center is affiliated withthe Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of JohnsHopkins University, and with the Departments of East European Studiesand Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University. It is the firstInstitution of its kind in both Europe and North America , and isfirmly established as a leading focus of research and policy worldwide,serving a large and diverse community of analysts, scholars,policy-watchers, business leaders, journalists, and students.

The Joint Center aims to be at the forefront of research on security,conflicts and development in the region. It further aspires to functionas a focal point for American and European academic and policydiscussion of the region through its applied research, publications,teaching, research network, and conference and forum activities. Seethe Mission link on the left menu bar for more information.

Work tasks:

The Center is looking for a junior researcher to conduct research onconflict prevention and conflict management in Northeast Asia , withinthe framework of the 'Conflict Management in Northeast Asia' project.The result of the research shall be presented in, at least, one majormonograph (200 pages or more) or the equivalent. A researchproposal/plan should be attached to the application.

Actively participate in both the academic and policy debate, includingpublication of op eds. in relevant outlets. The researcher is expectedto publish in academic journals.

Coordinate activities within the 'Conflict Management in Northeast Asia ' project.

Actively contribute to, and participate in, the development of the Center.

Teaching opportunities are available, but is not a requirement.

Requirements:

- PhD in International Studies, International Relations, Security Studies or the equivalent.
- Excellent academic record, including a strong record of publication.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.

Additional qualifications:

- Knowledge of at least one Asian language.
- International experience from, preferably, the Northeast Asian region.

The application should include:

- Research plan including research outline
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational letter
- Two published work samples

Women are encouraged to apply as Uppsala University strives for an equal representation of men and women.

The salary will be based on competence and experience. Please state your expectations as to salary in the application.

For further information, please contact:

Associate Professor Niklas Swanström
Silk Road Studies Program
Box 514
751 20 Uppsala
Sweden

Telephone: +46 (0)18 471 63 86
Fax: +46 (0)18 10 63 97
nswanstrom@silkroadstudies.org

Information about the vacancy can be provided by the trade union representatives:
Anders Grundström (SACO), phone: 018-471 5380
Carin Söderhäll (TCO/ST), phone: 018-471 1996
Stefan Djurström (SEKO), phone: 018-471 3315

Please submit your written application by October 17, 2005to the Registrar's Office, UFV-PA 2005/3052, Uppsala University, Box256, 751 05 Uppsala, or by fax: 018-471 2000. If the application issubmitted by fax, the Registrar's Office should receive the originaldocuments no later than October 24, 2005.

Reference:
http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/inside/employment/researcher.htm