Research Associate

Closing date: 6 December 2021, 23:59 UTC+2

Project Overview

This project, part of UNU‑WIDER's 2019‑23 work programme, seeks to provide new theoretical insights and empirical evidence on how local institutional dynamics that develop during violent conflicts shape state‑building trajectories and post‑conflict economic development. The research focuses on two thematic areas: (i) the effect of war dynamics on state‑building trajectories in post‑conflict countries, and (ii) the linkages between wartime institutions and post‑conflict economic development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the project, including support for data analysis, active collaboration in related research publications, and support for communications activities for UNU‑WIDER’s target audiences.
• Carry out teaching, training and supervision within the capacity‑building programme of UNU‑WIDER, including the guidance of junior researchers and PhD s...