The Electoral Integrity Project invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow.
The Electoral Integrity Project
The Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) is a world leading project that focusses on the democratic quality of elections around the globe and how they can be improved. It produces innovative and policy-relevant research comparing elections worldwide by gathering valid, reliable, and generalizable empirical evidence (through expert indicators, mass surveys, experimental designs, and case-studies) monitoring and comparing electoral integrity across and within nations. It also builds a worldwide research community engaging scholarly and practitioner networks drawn from diverse disciplines, theoretical approaches, global regions, international organizations, and methodological techniques to advance knowledge of electoral integrity. The project is currently directed by Dr. Holly Ann Garnett and Prof. Toby S. James, and is housed at the Royal Military College of Canada/Queen’s University in Canada and the University of East Anglia in the UK.
The Position
The incumbent will oversee the collection of the Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index and assist in organization of the EIP’s seminar series and annual workshop. They will also be expected to work on an independent research project relating to electoral integrity and complete other duties related to the EIP as required.
The position will be hosted at the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College and the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University. Reliability security clearance will be required (will be assessed following selection of the successful candidate).
Essential Qualifications:
· PhD completed (or near completion) in political science or related discipline
· Knowledge and research expertise in electoral integrity
· Demonstrated ability to generate high quality research
· Strong quantitative skills
· Familiarity with STATA statistical software
· Well-organised
· Strong attention to detail
· Enthusiasm for collaborative work
· Fluency in English
Desirable qualifications:
· A second language (Spanish or French desirable)
The position will commence on September 6, 2021. Compensation will be $36 000 for 48 weeks (gross pay), with additional support available for conference travel. This position is funded by a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant. The initial appointment will be 48 weeks, with a possibility for extension pending available funds and performance.
How to apply?
We invite applicants to submit via email: a letter of interest, specifically outlining how their research agenda and interests would complement the Electoral Integrity Project, a C.V., a research sample, and contact information for two academic referees. Applications must be received by the close of business on June 11, 2021. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Dr. Holly Ann Garnett at holly-ann.garnett@rmc-cmr.ca, cc’ing Prof. Toby James at T.S.James@uea.ac.uk.