Call for applications for Research Assistant and PhD Studentship - The Challenges to Trust-Building in Nuclear Worlds‏

ESRC/AHRC Fellowship under the 'Global Uncertainties: Security for all in a Changing World' Programme of Research Councils UK on The Challenges to Trust Building in Nuclear Worlds. The Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University is pleased to invite applications for two positions arising from the award of the above Fellowship to Professor Nicholas Wheeler. RESEARCH ASSISTANTThis position will entail identification and acquisition of research materials and general organisational support (including dissemination) for this multidisciplinary project. The successful candidate must have a PhD in a discipline relevant to the project, be familiar with a wide range of research methodologies, and have excellent IT skills. Experience in organising workshops/conferences would be an advantage. This position is available from 1 September 2009 and is a fixed term post for 3 years. For more information, please seehttp://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/IP.09.05%20Ext.pdf PHD STUDENTSHIPThe central research question to be addressed by the linked studentship is: what role has trust played and can play in the nuclear relationshipbetween the United States and USSR (1983-1991) and the United States and Russia (1991-2010)? For more information please see http://www.aber.ac.uk/pga/web/IntPol_GU_PhD_Schol_2009.htm For further details of the proposed area of research, please see the'Statement Summary' athttp://www.aber.ac.uk/interpol/en/research/DDMI/Statement_Summary.pdfFor more information on both positions and the project, please see the website of the David Davies Memorial Institute of International Studies athttp://www.aber.ac.auk/interpol/en/research/DDMI/DavidDavies.htm Professor Nicholas J WheelerDirectorDavid Davies Memorial Institute of International StudiesDepartment of International PoliticsAberystwyth UniversitySY23 3FETel +44 (0) 1970 622852Fax + 44 (0) 1970 622708