Chair in International Relations and Middle East Security

Regional Studies; North East; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs seeks an exceptional scholar to lead the Sheikh Nasser Bin Muhammad Al-Sabah Chair and Programme in International Relations, Regional Politics and Security. The post demands an outstanding international research and teaching profile across IR, regional politics and security, with Gulf region expertise.

The appointee will lead the Programme, expand international research links with Kuwait and GCC, and foster policy engagement with

Qualifications

• PhD in International Relations or closely related field.
• Strong publication record and international collaborations.
• Experience leading large research programmes and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide intellectual and strategic leadership for SGIA's Sheikh Nasser Chair.

Skills

International relations

Regional politics

Security studies

Middle East studies

Policy engagement

Education

PhD in International Relations

Job description

Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs seeks an exceptional scholar to lead the Sheikh Nasser Bin Muhammad Al-Sabah Chair and Programme in International Relations, Regional Politics and Security. The post demands an outstanding international research and teaching profile across IR, regional politics and security, with Gulf region expertise.

The appointee will lead the Programme, expand international research links with Kuwait and GCC, and foster policy engagement with