Research Associate (PSA) – Conflict

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNU-WIDER in Helsinki, Finland invites applications for a Research Associate who will contribute to a project exploring how state-building relates to conflict within the Domestic Revenue Mobilization Programme. The role bridges research and policy to inform understanding and practice.

UNU offers several contract types—fixed-term staff positions, PSA, and consultant roles—providing diverse opportunities for collaboration across the institute and its international network.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of a project examining the relationship between state-building and conflict as part of UNU-WIDER's Domestic Revenue Mobilization Programme.

Job description

UNU-WIDER is hiring a Research Associate in Helsinki, Finland. As Research Associate you would contribute to the implementation of a project looking at the relationship between state-building and conflict as part of our Domestic Revenue Mobilization Programme, which builds bridges between research and policy.

UNU offers three types of contracts: fixed-term staff positions (General Service, National Officer and Professional), Personnel Service Agreement positions (PSA), and consultant positions (CTC). For more information, see the Contract Types page.