Research Fellow – EU policy engagement, geopolitics and Agenda 2030

About the role

The Research Fellow will lead SEI’s engagement with the Swedish Government on EU-related policy issues and their implementation in Sweden and other EU member states. They will convene researchers and practitioners on critical issues for EU policy, draw from the diverse portfolio of SEI projects and initiatives, lead the development of a conference program, conduct research and provide expert advice on EU policy and relevant multilateral processes, conduct research and analysis on strategic foresight and emerging technologies, develop and calibrate tools related to Sustainable Development Goals, lead data collection, produce research syntheses, including reports and papers, facilitate scenario workshops and stakeholder engagement, represent SEI as a spokesperson in public debates on areas of research and policy expertise, contribute to the development, fundraising and delivery of the Global Goals and System team’s project portfolio of research and engagement work, and engage in relevant policy networks within Sweden, Europe and internationally, including with both private and public actors.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEI’s engagement with the Swedish Government on EU-related policy issues and their implementation in Sweden and other EU member states
• Convene researchers and practitioners on critical issues for EU policy, drawing from the diverse portfolio of SEI projects and initiatives
• Lead development of a conference programme, engaging with partners, funders and speakers, and provide guidance to communications officers and event coordinators
• Conduct research and provide expert advice on EU policy and relevant multilateral processes
• Conduct research and analysis on strategic foresight and emerging technologies, develop and calibrate tools related to Sustainable Development Goals and lead data collection
• Lead production of research syntheses, including report and paper writing
• Facilitate scenario workshops and stakeholder engagement
• Represent SEI as a spokesperson in public debates on areas of research and policy expertise
• Contribute to the development, fundraising and delivery of the Global Goals and System team’s project portfolio of research and engagement work
• Engage in relevant policy networks within Sweden, Europe and internationally, including with both private and public actors

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in environmental science, political science, economics, or a related field
• Proven experience in EU policy engagement, geopolitics, and sustainability transitions
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• PhD in environmental science, political science, economics, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in EU policy engagement, geopolitics, and sustainability transitions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Fluency in English

Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English

Benefits

SEI offers:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in the field

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and permanent, with the starting date as soon as possible.