SCEEUS is looking for a Deputy Director and Head of Analysis and Research

The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) is Sweden’s leading institute for research, analysis and public education on foreign and security policy. Through research, analysis, seminars, publications and international collaboration, UI contributes to greater knowledge and understanding of international affairs.

The Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) is a national knowledge centre at UI. Its work focuses on policy-relevant analysis and recommendations concerning Swedish, European, transatlantic and global policies in relation to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. As Deputy Director and Head of Research and Analysis, you will play a central role in developing SCEEUS, leading high-level analysis and contributing to Swedish and international policy debates.

About the role

You will be responsible for leading, developing and quality-assuring SCEEUS’s research and analysis activities. The role combines strategic leadership and organisational development with your own research and analytical work. You will work closely with the Director and, together with another Deputy Director, be part of the SCEEUS management team.

Responsibilities and tasks

You will, among other things:

• Contribute to the strategic development of SCEEUS.
• Be responsible for the planning, development and quality assurance of written outputs.
• Develop working methods and procedures for research and analysis activities and lead internal seminars.
• Independently take responsibility for specific thematic areas and projects.
• Supervise staff as delegated by the Director.
• Represent SCEEUS in the media and at conferences, panel discussions and other external events.
• Contribute to securing external funding and developing national and international partnerships.
• Promote collaboration between SCEEUS and other parts of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
• Contribute to a stimulating intellectual environment and a positive working environment.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant academic degree.
• At least ten years of experience in advanced research and analytical work.
• Experience of leading knowledge-intensive activities and the ability to foster engagement and create strong conditions for achieving shared goals.
• A very good understanding of how policy-relevant analysis is conducted and how it can achieve impact nationally and internationally.
• In-depth knowledge of politics and societal developments in Russia and the rest of Eastern Europe.
• Good knowledge of the issues, actors and processes shaping Sweden’s, the EU’s, NATO’s and other relevant actors’ relations with the countries covered by SCEEUS.
• Experience of communicating advanced analysis to policymakers, the media and other audiences.
• Established national and international networks within research, expert and policy communities.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Good knowledge of Russian or another Eastern European language.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is outgoing and communicative, with a structured and results-oriented approach to their work. You are able to prioritise and maintain a high standard of quality even during periods of high workload, and you actively contribute to effective collaboration and a stimulating working environment.

What we offer

At SCEEUS, you will have the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with high-level research and analytical work in one of Sweden’s leading environments for foreign and security policy analysis. You will work alongside a strong team of experts and engage with extensive national and international networks.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, permanent position, with an initial six-month probationary period. The starting date is subject to agreement.

Application

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining your background and reasons for applying for the position. Please also provide at least two references. The application deadline is 29 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Further information

For questions about the position, please contact Emy Wängborg (emy.wangborg@ui.se). If desired, there is also an opportunity to speak with Jakob Hallgren, Director of UI (jakob.hallgren@ui.se).
The union representative is Julia Kviberg, Unionen (julia.kviberg@ui.se).

We look forward to receiving your application!

Apply here.