Senior Research Officer: Peacekeeping Data & Analysis

RFCSR; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex's Department of Government in Colchester, UK, is seeking a Senior Research Officer on a full-time, fixed-term basis to support the Dividends project. The role focuses on data analysis of UN, AU, and EU peacekeeping missions and coordinating activities with academic and non-academic partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Political Science or International Relations, demonstrate advanced quantitative skills, experience with large-N designs, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Advanced quantitative skills, including managing and analysing complex datasets
• Demonstrated ability to engage in comparative and large-N research designs
• Interest and experience in peacekeeping, international organisations, conflict, and post-conflict development
• Proven capacity to coordinate across multiple collaborators and contribute to high-impact publications
• Effective communication in an internationally diverse research environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage data analysis related to UN, AU, and EU peacekeeping missions.
• Coordinate project activities across academic and non-academic partners.
• Contribute to research outputs in the UK and target countries.

Job description

The University of Essex's Department of Government in Colchester, UK, is seeking a Senior Research Officer on a full-time, fixed-term basis to support the Dividends project. The role focuses on data analysis of UN, AU, and EU peacekeeping missions and coordinating activities with academic and non-academic partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Political Science or International Relations, demonstrate advanced quantitative skills, experience with large-N designs, and a track record of