The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) is a leading environment for research on international issues in areas of particular relevance to Norwegian foreign policy. We communicate research-based knowledge both to the Norwegian public and to a wider international audience, with the goal of delivering excellence, relevance and high credibility in everything we do.

The institute is owned by the Ministry of Education and Research. Our activities are funded by Norwegian and international organisations like the Research Council of Norway and the EU, as well as public and private enterprises. NUPI is located in newly renovated and attractive premises in downtown Oslo. 

A position as Senior Researcher (SKO 1109) in international political economy and global governance is available at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).

The position is initially for two years, but with the possibility of extension for a third year depending on funding. The position forms part of NUPI´s effort to strengthen research competence on political economy, including multilateral financial institutions, international economic law, and the role of public and private actors in global economic governance. 

The successful candidate will form part a research project funded by the Norwegian Research Council: Trade-offs of Blended Finance for Development, which focuses on the interaction between public and private actors in designing and implementing blended finance projects. 

We expect the successful candidate to form an integral part of the research project by conducting research and publishing in top academic journals, to engage in dissemination of research, and to initiate and collaborate with colleagues to develop and apply for funding for new research projects.

The successful candidate will form part a research project funded by the Norwegian Research Council: Trade-offs of Blended Finance for Development, which focuses on the interaction between public and private actors in designing and implementing blended finance projects. 

We expect the successful candidate to form an integral part of the research project by conducting research and publishing in top academic journals, to engage in dissemination of research, and to initiate and collaborate with colleagues to develop and apply for funding for new research projects.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed according to documented research competence as well as other key qualifications listed. Research at NUPI is highly collaborative, and ability to work in teams and personal suitability will be accorded weight. So will demonstrated ability and potential to develop new research projects. Particular emphasis will be given to scientific production of high quality, preferably on issues such as multilateral financial institutions, international economic law, and the role of public and private actors in global economic governance.

Qualifications and Selection 

• Qualifications commensurate with an associate professor, including a PhD in a relevant field and a record of publications in international, peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrable competence in using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Experience with developing, generating funding for, and implementing research projects 
• Experience with outreach and popular-scientific dissemination of research
• Ability to work to in teams with varied disciplinary backgrounds and nationalities
• Very good oral presentation and writing skills in English. Norwegian and other relevant language skills will be an advantage

NUPI offers

• A large interdisciplinary research community with strong international networks
• A young and vibrant work environment with frequent invited speakers and events
• Modern office facilities in downtown Oslo
• Bonus system for scientific publishing
• Mobile phone agreement
• Training during working hours
• Financial support for conference attendance etc.
• Good pension, insurance and loan schemes through membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Salary based on qualifications, reflecting NUPI’s pay scale. 1109 Senior researcher, from NOK 648.700

Application submission/How to apply 

Please send your application by January 30th, 2025 via Jobbnorge.

Applications should include:

• Short cover letter detailing motivation in applying for the position, match between the required and desirable qualifications, and a short outline of research interests going forward (max. 3 pages)
• CV, including a complete list of publications and indication of level and range of language skills
• Name and contact details for minimum two reference persons

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and short-listed candidates will be notified after an initial screening and asked to submit 5 writing samples. The committee will then review submitted works and call for interview with the top ranked candidates. References and documentation of studies and work experience do not need to be provided before the interview stage.

Questions can be addressed to:

• Research Professor Ole Jacob Sending (ojs@nupi.no)
• Head of Administration: Mikkel Frøsig Pedersen (mfp@nupi.no)

Generally

We aim, to the greatest degree possible, to have a staff that reflects societal diversity, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, cultural background, age, disability or previous periods of leave from the workforce. NUPI will accommodate specific needs relating to disability for new hires and as needed during the interview process.

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