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THE FINNISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS is an independent national research institute attached to the Parliament of Finland that seeks to produce reliable and current information on international political and economic relations and European Union affairs. The research work and expertise of the Institute support public policymaking and promote informed debate in Finland and internationally. The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) seeks to appoint a RESEARCHER for its research programme on the European Union. The appointment will be made until the end of December 2010 due to the current programme period of 2008 – 2010. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge on the EU’s financial and economic policies as well as the international financial and economic system and its actors. In particular we value expertise on the changing relationship between the EU and other actors as well as on solutions to the current economic crisis. The applicant must hold a doctorate or master’s degree and must, though previous academic and public activities, have demonstrated his/her competence. The FIIA accepts educational qualifications and relevant working experience acquired in Finland or abroad. In addition, excellent language and teamwork skills are highly valued. Application should be written in English and include a CV as well as a research plan of maximum 2 pages on the research undertaken during the appointment period. The application documents should be sent to the FIIA either by mail (The Finnish Institute of International Affairs, P.O. Box 400, 00161 Helsinki, Finland) or via email (kirjaamo@upi-fiia.fi). The application must reach us by 12 March 2010 at 4:15 PM local time. Late applications will not be considered. The application documents will not be returned. For further information please contact Director Teija Tiilikainen (teija.tiilikainen@upi-fiia.fi) or Programme Director Juha Jokela (juha.jokela@upi-fiia.fi). To find out more about the Institute please visit our website at www.upi-fiia.fi. Internships in the Finnish Institute of International Affairs The Finnish Institute of International Affairs regularly offers an internship to a student or graduate who specializes in international relations and is interested in gaining practical experience in working for a research institute. The intern works as an assistant to a specific researcher on a research project or assists in library duties, organizing seminars, or compiling publications. Internship may be conducted on either a full- or part-time basis. As we do not accept open applications, please refer to our website for announcements concerning any possible internship openings. |