Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow

The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) is recruiting a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow who is expected to be fully involved in the academic activities of UNU-IAS in the area of environmental governance with a focus on biodiversity, including teaching in the new masterfs programme in biodiversity. The incumbent is expected to spend a substantial amount of time in carrying out research and research supervision of postdoctoral and doctoral fellows and graduate students at UNU-IAS. The Fellow will be involved in other academic and advisory functions and fundraising efforts of the Institute. The Fellow will report directly to the Director of UNU-IAS.

Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (no ABDs), preferably in the areas of social/environmental sciences or international environmental law/international relations, though doctoral graduates from the natural sciences, who have worked with
international agreements or regimes are also encouraged to apply;
- To be considered as a Research Fellow, at least 2 years of research experience after the completion of the Ph.D. is required. To be considered as a Senior Research Fellow, at least 6 years of research experience after the completion of the Ph.D. is required;
- Demonstrated research experience in the area of biodiversity, international agreements or regimes,
particularly their relations with development and environmental issues;
- A sound record of or potential for publication in the area of international agreements and international
regimes related to biodiversity governance;
- Research management skills, research supervision and teaching experience are required;
- Ability to prepare funding proposals;
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of other UN official languages are desired;
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Remuneration: This is a full-time position on a contractual basis and a locally recruited post. A monthly stipend can range from JPY 450,000 to 650,000, depending on the candidatefs academic qualifications and years of work experience. Applications from women and candidates originating from developing countries are encouraged.

Duration of contract: Initial contract on a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) for two years, with the possibility
of renewal based on satisfactory performance and subject to requirements.

Application Procedure:
Interested applicants should send their application materials electronically, and must include the following:
1. a cover letter describing how their qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position. Please include the vacancy reference number in the header of the letter;
2. a United Nations University Personal History Form (P.11) downloadable from the UNU website
(www.unu.edu/employment);
3. full Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications and names and contacts, including email addresses, of three referees (the referees will be contacted directly by UNU-IAS in the event that the candidate is shortlisted); and
4. two publication samples (single author articles or book chapters).

Please send the above documents by email to recruitment@ias.unu.edu before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Unsuccessful applications will neither be acknowledged nor returned.