Research Fellow position at the Center for Social Research - Analitika, BiH‏

Analitika Center for Social Research

Is looking for a

RESEARCH FELLOW

AIM AND SHORT DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Research Fellow will be responsible for full or partial management
of assigned research projects, the development of project activities and
their implementation, with a special emphasis on research tasks and the
writing of analytical reports in one of the following fields:
international public law, constitutional law, administrative law,
criminal law, transitional justice and/or human rights.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Research Fellow will primarily workon projects in the fields of
international public law, constitutional law, administrative law,
transitional justice and human rights, for which the following
responsibilities are foreseen:

  Management and coordination of projects and project
activities;

  Conducting primary and secondary research, including
field work;

  Analysis of gathered data and information;

  Writing of analytical reports;

  Development of new research ideas and projects;

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate has to meet the following requirements:

  Education: Completed M.A. degree in the field of law or
another related field of social science, such as political science,
international relations or public policy, but with an excellent
knowledge of public law and/or transitional justice;

  Experience: At least two years of research experience in the
above-listed fields;

  Languages:

o Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages of Bosnia and
Herzegovina (conversation and writing);

o Excellent knowledge of English (conversation and writing);

  Skills:

o Knowledge of basic social science research methods and techniques;

o Ability to conduct research tasks in an independent manner;

o Demonstration of initiative and ability to work in a team;

o Exceptional analytical abilities;

o Willingness to travel and to conduct field work;

o Mandatory computer skills;

o Knowledge of SPSS is an advantage;

o Excellent organizational skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  Job commencement in October 2011;

  Initial one-year contract with possibility for extension;

  Work on relevant research projects;

  Continuous learning / specialization;

  Job is located in Sarajevo.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR APPLICATION:

Applications need to contain the following documentation and materials:

* Letter of intent;
* Detailed CV with contacts of all previous organizations where
you have worked;
* Copies of university diplomas (graduate and post-graduate);
* Contact information for two persons familiar with your personal
and professional characteristics;
* Detailed list of publications or analytical papers;
* Two short analytical papers or publications (in PDF or Word
format) that best demonstrate the analytical skills of the candidate
and his/her knowledge of thematic fields (please do not send more
than two documents).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All persons that fulfill the criteria above can send their applications
to the e-mail address info@analitika.ba <mailto:info@analitika.ba>
exclusively, by Monday, 3 October 2011 by the end of the work day at the
latest. Late applications will not be considered.

We also ask you to send questions you may have to the e-mail address
info@analitika.ba <mailto:info@analitika.ba> exclusively, as phone and
other inquiries will not be considered.

Analitika  Center for Social Research reserves the right to contact
only selected candidates.

You can find all information about Analitika at the website www.analitika.ba