swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. It supports and advises local, national, and international actors relevant for peacebuilding, researches topics particularly relevant for peacebuilding practice, provides spaces for exchange and dialogue, and shapes peace policy in Switzerland and globally. swisspeace is an associated institute of the University of Basel.

swisspeace fosters national and international excellence in peace research, teaching, and training by partnering with academics worldwide and using inter- and transdisciplinary approaches. Our research combines scientific rigor with practice-relevance. Our findings feed into academic, policy and practice discussions with the objective to improve peacebuilding actions and their impact.

To strengthen and expand its research, swisspeace is recruiting:

2 Postdoctoral Researchers

Starting date: 1 June 2021 (or by agreement)

One position is open to persons whose research focus is in the area of “Adaptive Peacebuilding”. We are interested to advance our research portfolio in areas such as understanding impact in complex environments, adaptive approaches in peacebuilding, and the role of aid in conflict. The successful candidate will become part of the Peacebuilding Analysis & Impact team.

The other position is thematically open to researchers in any areas of peacebuilding research that fit swisspeace’s areas of expertise and strategy. Postdocs at swisspeace are affiliated with the University of Basel’s Department of Social Sciences, where they have the opportunity to teach and enjoy full access to the university’s resources. The recruited postdocs will be supported in acquiring longer-term third-party research funding.

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