International Crisis Group and Empirical Studies of Conflict Project

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The International Crisis Group and the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project seek applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position. Requiring close work with Crisis Group experts and ESOC academic researchers, the fellowship will entail policy research and analysis related to conflict prevention and resolution, as well as long-term empirical research on the economic and political drivers of conflict. We are interested in how conflict relates to rebel financing and/or state corruption, though will consider other thematic focuses. Geographic focus is open to the countries/regions Crisis Group currently covers (see www.crisisgroup.org).

Candidates should be on track to complete a PhD in economics, political science, public policy or a related discipline by June 2017, or have recently completed their PhD. Preferred qualifications include a successful track record of international field research and econometric analysis in the areas of political violence, governance, or development, and demonstrated experience and interest in policy analysis.

Applicants should apply via: http://jobs.crisisgroup.org/. Screening will begin immediately. Applicants who wish to be considered for an interview at the AEA meetings in Chicago are encouraged to apply by 15 December 2016.

For more information on ESOC (http://esoc.princeton.edu/) please contact Assistant Professor Tarek Ghani (tghani@wustl.edu) or Professor Jacob N. Shapiro (jns@princeton.edu).