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Research Leader

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Rand Europe Full time
Job Title: Research Leader/Senior Research Analyst

RAND Europe is a leading research institute with a strong track record of delivering high-quality research to governments, international organisations, and other stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced Research Leader or Senior Research Analyst to join our Defence and Security research group in Cambridge, Brussels, or Rotterdam.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and/or support business development and project delivery for our portfolio of work related to the ongoing war in Ukraine and associated security developments. The successful candidate will have a keen interest and understanding of the defence and political/economic context in Ukraine and its neighbourhood.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and/or support the delivery of research projects related to Ukraine's foreign, defence, and economic policies.
  • Support the growth of RAND Europe's Ukraine research proposition through public engagement, research communication, and the development of its professional network.
  • Mentor research staff and facilitate the development of others' project management and methodological skills.
  • Ensure that RAND Europe's research has a positive impact within policy communities and the wider world.
Requirements
  • Fluency in English and Ukrainian.
  • Ability to travel between office locations, Ukraine, and other points in Europe for business development and meetings with clients.
  • Advanced degree (MA or equivalent) in a relevant topic.
  • Strong understanding of Ukrainian government, civil society, and the NGO scene.
  • Expert understanding of how Ukrainian government works, with appreciation of the domestic policy agenda and its international relations.
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of the Ukrainian economy.
  • Experience of winning and delivering research projects for UK, EU, or international defence organisations and funders.
  • Strong project leadership and management experience, including experience of budget preparation and people management.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with evidence of effective communication with clients and varied internal and external audiences.
Desirable
  • At least working knowledge of Russian.
  • PhD in a relevant field.
Personal Qualities
  • Commercially astute, analytical thinker with the ability to see issues strategically and at a practical level from a variety of perspectives.
  • Networking and sales presentation skills to build relationships, facilitate joint decision making, and cultivate relationships with potential funders and collaborators.
  • Hands-on, team player with a strong commitment to rigorous and high-quality research, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, and work to tight deadlines.
  • Enthusiastic about learning new skills, expanding your knowledge, and contributing to people development initiatives, such as training.
  • Self-starter and pro-active, comfortable working with ambiguity as well as process.
  • Open-minded, with the humility to recognise success in others and accept challenge from highly capable junior members of the team.

This role will be based in RAND Europe's Cambridge, Rotterdam, or Brussels offices, working alongside RAND Europe colleagues in a hybrid working model with the option to work from home (minimum one day in the office per week, with some flexibility). There will also be a requirement to travel and spend periods traveling to and working in Ukraine (principally Kyiv), and visiting clients and partners on site – typically in London and Brussels though occasionally further afield.