Institute for Economics and Peace (View other jobs from this organisation)
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The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) is an exciting non-profit global research organisation dedicated to shifting the world’s focus to peace as a positive, achievable, and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.
Rated as one of the world’s most impactful think tanks by size its work is used and widely cited by many of the leading organisations in the world including UN, OECD and the World Bank. It also has an existing global consulting practice, performing work for many of the leading multi-lateral organisations and government departments globally.
IEP main products - the Global Peace Index and Global Terrorism Index - receive billions of media impressions per annum and are considered the leading products in the world in their field. The Institute’s core research products are used in thousands of universities courses and with partners conducting training courses in countries such as Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Mexico or Uganda. The Institute’s research is regularly featured in leading international media publications including the Guardian, the Economist, Huffington Post, Washington Post, CNN, and BBC.
Other leading organisations that the Institute partners with include Economist Intelligence Unit, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Rotary International, International Chamber of Commerce, the Club de Madrid, the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Research Fellow Role
The Research Fellow will have a track record of conducting quantitative research in one or more of the fields of social sciences, development studies, statistics, economics, and peace and conflict studies. They will have a good understanding of current debates in development, peace and conflict studies, and in relevant international forums.
The Research Fellow will conduct research on a wide range of topics including IEP’s Global Peace Index, Positive Peace research, peace economics, development studies, and peace and conflict studies. Some experience or knowledge of systems thinking, complexity thinking, or systems engineering as well as familiarly with quantitative risk modelling would be highly desired. Ideal candidates will have a deep interest in big picture questions around peace and development, be open-minded to multidisciplinary approaches in the social sciences and are well travelled.
Selection criteria and desired previous experience
Duties and Responsibilities
Desired personal qualities
Location: This position is based at IEP headquarters, Sydney Australia. Candidates from outside of Australia will be considered to fill this position.
Hours: This is a full time position.
Remuneration: The research fellow remuneration package will be commensurate with experience.
Applications to: CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and desired personal qualities to jobs@economicsandpeace.org
Deadline for applications: 22 June 2017
Website: www.economicsandpeace.org, www.visionofhumanity.org