Senior Development Economics Research Fellow

UNU‑WIDER; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UNU-WIDER is seeking three outstanding individuals to support its research and training programme in development economics. Under the supervision of the Institute's Director, the Research Fellow will contribute to high-quality outputs and manage research projects with diverse teams.

The position requires a PhD in Economics or related field, 5–7 years of experience, and fluency in English. The appointment is a full-time fixed-term position with potential renewal, based in Helsinki, Finland.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Development Economics, Political Science, or a related Social Science field.
• 5–7 years of progressively relevant professional work experience.
• Experience managing research and training programmes.
• Track record of academic and policy publications.
• Knowledge of inequality and gender issues in development.
• Teaching and research supervision experience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively to the Institute’s research programme, and the publication of high-quality research outputs;
• Manage research projects with internal and external research teams;
• Organize, and participate in, local and international research, policy and outreach events;
• Assist in preparing and implementing conference, communications and meeting activities vis-à-vis UNU-WIDER’s target audiences; researchers, international development agencies, and national decision makers;
• Carry out teaching, training, and supervision within the capacity-building programme of the Institute, including guidance of junior researchers and PhD students;
• Draft research and project management reports;
• Prepare presentations and speeches for specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Excellent communications and drafting

Teaching and supervision experience

Education

PhD in Economics, Development Economics, Political Science, or related Social Science

Job description

UNU-WIDER is seeking three outstanding individuals to support its research and training programme in development economics. Under the supervision of the Institute's Director, the Research Fellow will contribute to high-quality outputs and manage research projects with diverse teams.

The position requires a PhD in Economics or related field, 5–7 years of experience, and fluency in English. The appointment is a full-time fixed-term position with potential renewal, based in Helsinki, Finland.