Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow to work with Dr Mateja Peter (Principal Investigator) and Dr Sanja Badanjak (co-Principal Investigator, University of Edinburgh) conducting research for a UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office funded project entitled Global Fragmentation and Peacemaking.   

The primary duties will be:

-      to develop a PeaceRep Global Peacemaking Database,

-      to support the research project’s comparative data collection on modalities of peace mediation,

-      to conduct quantitative analyses and prepare and disseminate the research findings.  

This work is being carried out at St Andrews School of International Relations, as part of Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep), funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.  

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in international relations, political science, or a related discipline, with expertise in creating quantitative datasets and conducting quantitative data analysis.   

The post is available for 12 months in the first instance, with a possibility of renewal until April 2026. The post is starting 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please submit along with your application a CV, covering letter and a sample of work (article, paper or PhD chapter).

Further details of the Global Fragmentation project can be found at https://peacerep.org/research/geopolitical-transitions/ or by contacting Dr Mateja Peter (mp240@st-andrews.ac.uk).   

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Please quote ref: AR2827MR

Closing Date: 7 July 2023

Further Particulars: AR2827MR FPs.doc.doc

School of International Relations

Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum

Fixed Term: 12 months in the first instance

Start: As soon as possible