Research Fellow, Investigating Non-Nuclear Deterrence at London School of Economics and Political Science

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For this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groups.

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website.

This is a fixed term appointment until 1^st September 2025

The two-year proposed research project funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York aims to investigate the idea of non-nuclear deterrence. The project will cover: the history and current debates about non-nuclear deterrence; the idea of defensive, comprehensive or in-depth defence and what this means for manpower, equipment, and new technologies; the economic and political aspects of non-nuclear deterrence; and the implications for nuclear arms control and disarmament. The project will be guided by a core group of scholars and practitioners, who will be responsible for commissioning research to supplement what is done in-house, and will produce a final report on the topic that can be disseminated widely.

The post-holder will undertake research as part of the academic team on the Investigating Non-Nuclear Deterrence Project, and will support the principal investigator in organising the research, convening the core group and contributing to the drafting of the final report.

Candidates should have a PhD in political science, international relations or a related field in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates should also have research interests in weapons of mass destruction, security and defence, and arms control and disarmament with a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Alice Bryant a.bryant@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications 29 December 2023.  Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.