SEI has a growing portfolio of projects and initiatives on diverse aspects of trade and sustainability, including Adaptation Without Borders, the EU Green Trade Network and a range of initiatives focused on the sustainability and transparency of supply chains. Through this portfolio, SEI explores the implications of trade for sustainability and in particular how trade can be an instrument to achieve climate change adapatation and mitigation goals consistent with Paris Agreement as well as circular economy principles.
The Research Fellow will play a key role in our emerging research and engagement area of trade and sustainability. This area of research and policy analysis is delivered through a diverse and growing portfolio of projects and intiatives. An important part of the role is engagement with relevant policy and industry decisions makers, multilateral processes and networks among like-minded organizations.
Under the SEI Strategy 2020-24, this role corresponds to Impact Areas Reduced Climate Risk and Sustainable Resource Use and Resilient Ecosystems and focuses on numerous Priorities for Change, including: Transitions from fossil energy that address inequality, poverty and politics; More effective international cooperation on climate change; and Commodity sourcing strategies and standards that address deforestation and biodiversity. Meeting these priorities will require new efforts and a deepened focus on topic areas such as: transnational climate impacts, European Union trade policy reform, carbon border adjustment mechanisms and environmental criteria in trade agreements.
We are looking for a person with a passion for trade within the context of climate change and sustainability transitions. This may be from a range of expertise areas such as international relations, geography, economics, international law, science, technology and innovation, sustainable development among others. Applicants with either a research- or policy background are encouraged to apply.
In addition, you also have experience of managing and coordinating complex multi-partner projects, including budget management and financial reporting, team leadership and funder and consortium relations. We warmly welcome applications from individuals with a passion and track record of creating and incubating teams and networks of innovative researchers and practitioners.
Whilst this role is targeted at the level of Research Fellow, we will also consider applications from suitably qualified Senior Research Fellow candidates, recognizing that such a position comes with additional responsibilities and expectations (e.g. regarding mentorship, leadership and fundraising).
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 2 May 2021 23:59 Stockholm local time. Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).
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