Senior Researcher (m/f/d) for the 'Research and Transfer Project Arms Control and Emerging Technologies - Phase II' in full-time

• You will be responsible for the natural science research in the relevant module of the project and will supervise research from other natural sciences colleagues in the project. 
• You will actively contribute to research and knowledge transfer, particularly as regards the analysis of military developments and associated technological innovations, as well as their regulation through instruments of arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament. 
• You will conduct research on one or more of the following topics: weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, chemical) and their delivery systems, missile defense, CBRN security and resilience, verification measures, OSINT technologies, hypersonic weapons, space weapons, autonomous weapon systems, AI, machine learning, and/or supercomputing, as well as general mechanisms of arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament.
• You will publish your research findings in international high-quality journals (peer-reviewed) and in comparable policy outlets. 
• You will disseminate your research results through transfer activities with national, international, and transnational actors, through public speaking events, and by actively participating in international conferences, as well as through interaction with national and international media.
• You will conduct your own fund-raising activities from national and international funders. 
• You will be responsible for project reporting tasks as far as they relate to the natural science module of the project.

• You have several years of research experience in a field relevant to this position. You hold a university degree in the natural sciences or engineering, or another university degree relevant to the position. Your doctorate on a relevant topic has been completed. Alternatively to a PhD, you have several years of research experience in a leadership position after completing your university studies. Ideally, you also have an interest in or prior knowledge of International Relations studies. Experience in personnel management and managing budgets is an advantage.
• You demonstrate your scholarly expertise through high-quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals. International research experience and established research networks are a significant advantage.
• Ideally, you have initial experience or proven success in fundraising, organizing, and leading research projects. 
• You have a proven track record in knowledge transfer into politics, the media, and society.
• You have excellent written and oral skills in English. A working knowledge of German is not necessary for the position but considered an asset.
• You have outstanding communication skills and are able to work in an international team (the working language is English). You are self-motivated, reliable, and well-organized.

• A company pension scheme based on the Hamburg pension model
• Individual training opportunities as part of our IFSH staff development program
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work up to 60% from home, depending on your personal situation and job context
• Additional incentive pay based on our collective agreement (TV AVH) in the form of a tax-free non-cash benefit card

For further information, please contact Dr. Ulrich Kühn (kuehn@ifsh.de).