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About the Role
Chatham House is seeking PhD students to join its research community, offering an enriching working experience in a leading policy institute. This placement provides an opportunity for aspiring researchers to contribute to impactful projects and develop their skills within a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a research project, including desk research, literature reviews, drafting publications, designing and undertaking research interviews, and collating feedback.
- Design, develop, and deliver research roundtables.
- Synthesize high-level workshop and conference discussions.
- Support the program in responding to international developments through research, writing briefs, and monitoring issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other research areas to draw together complementary research and explore potential collaborations.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for developing research and grant proposals.
- Gain experience in drafting, monitoring, and reconciling project reports and budgets.
- Support Chatham House events by identifying topics, suggesting speakers, and planning.
Requirements
- Must be a PhD student affiliated with one of the following DTPs: UCL, Bloomsbury and East London Doctoral Training Programme; London School of Economics Doctoral Training Programme; or London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Programme.
- Strong research skills in a relevant field, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Demonstrable interest in foreign policy and international affairs broadly.
- Excellent, professional written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight timeframes while balancing various tasks.
- A collaborative approach, able to form positive working relationships with people at all levels, internally and externally.
- Good IT skills and familiarity with Office 365 suite (including MS Teams, Word, and Outlook).
Skills
- Research
- Information synthesis
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- IT proficiency
- Office 365 suite
Location
- St James's Square, London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- PhD student
Education Level
- PhD
Benefits
- Participation in The Queen Elizabeth II Academy’s Leadership Masterclass Programme.
- Skills workshops.
- Thematic sessions.
- Leadership training.
- Access to Chatham House’s wider networks.
- Access to Chatham House’s library.
- Access to Chatham House’s busy events schedule featuring world-leading experts.
About the Company
- Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute and world-leading think tank based in London.
- It conducts in-depth research and analysis on global affairs, aiming to help governments, businesses and the public make informed decisions.
- The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation at Chatham House empowers aspiring young leaders to address global challenges and influence a better world.