Research and Communications Assistant

The DPRK Strategic Research Center at KIMEP University is looking for applicants for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Researcher / Faculty

Division: Office of the President

Department: DPRK Strategic Research Center

Position reports to: President and the Principal Investigator

Summary:

The DPRK Strategic Research Center is looking for a motivated and proactive Senior Researcher to work jointly with the principal investigator, Dr. Chan Young Bang, and the staff of the center, on issues related but not limited to: the North Korean economy, North Korean politics, foreign relations of North Korea, and geopolitical issues on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia. Ideally, the Senior Researcher should be equally versed in research with a strong record of publications. In addition to his or her duties at the DPRK Strategic Research Center, the Senior Researcher will be asked to teach at least one course in the College of Social Sciences.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the team leader for the DPRK Strategic Research Center;
• Teach one course in the College of Social Sciences on a topic relevant to the Senior Researcher’s specialization;
• Manage communications between the President and news editors, scholars, and potential partners of the DPRK Strategic Research Center;
• Produce both scholarly and news-oriented articles as dictated by the President for publication;
• Complete reading assignments of scholarly materials and articles as directed by the President;
• Conduct independent analysis and give presentations to the research team as assigned by the President;
• Act as a link between the DPRK Strategic Research Center and other departments at
• KIMEP University to ensure that internal communications function efficiently and effectively;
• Share supervisory responsibilities for students assistants in the DPRK Strategic Research Center;
• Coordinate or support the organization of DPRK Strategic Research Center events; and
• Undertake other projects and assignments at the request of the President.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluency in the English language (preferably native speaker);
• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Regional Studies, or a related field;
• At least 2 years of cumulative professional experience in academic research, a communications-related position, and/or as a faculty member;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite, as well as familiarity with academic and research databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Korean, Chinese and/or Russian languages would be an asset.
• Interest in North Korea-related issues is highly recommended.

Please apply here via the HR Portal: https://hr.kimep.kz/en-US/Home/Vacancy/609

You are kindly asked to attach your CV, Cover letter and please mention your salary expectations to this position.

Application deadline: ongoing and continue until position is filled.

Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. Address any questions to HR office recruitment@kimep.kz