ELIAMEP is looking for a Researcher to take a leading role in the ELIAMEP migration research team in cooperation with Prof. Anna Triandafyllidou, currently head of this team.

The appointment is full time or almost full time and requires a regular presence at the office.

The successful candidate should be prepared to start on 1 October 2012. The appointment will be for a six-month probation period initially, renewable then for a year.

Qualifications required

• PhD in a related field of study (sociology, politics, social policy or history) is required.

• Experience of working in international research projects and/or supervising younger researchers is an asset. A strong publications record.

• Fluency in Greek and English, other languages an asset.

• Full literacy of standard software packages and internet.

• Experience in fund-raising very important

• Experience in project management will be appreciated.

Tasks:

• Supervising more junior researchers and conducting empirical research (not only collection of secondary data or bibliographical resources but also conducting interviews or focus groups).

• Writing scholarly publications/academic reports as well as policy papers/notes.

• Networking with the media and other stakeholders (including migrant organizations, civil society actors) – presenting the results of ELIAMEP research on migration, intervening in the public debate, promoting ELIAMEP’s migration team’s work through the internet.

• Project management tasks (book keeping of project accounts, organisation of project meetings and events, website update, etc).

The successful candidate will have a strong publications track record, will be an outgoing person, with management and leadership skills, able to work in a team and bring out the best from each of her/his younger collaborators.

Deadline for applications: 10 July 2012

Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in this position, their CV and two sample publications (academic essay or article) in Greek or English to nina@eliamep.gr by 10 July 2012.