Visiting Research Fellow for South Asia, Strategic Affairs (Pakistan)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Research
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SKILLS

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Arms Control Strategic Affairs International Relations Defence Emerging Technologies Deterrence Doctrinal Issues

FULL DESCRIPTION

An opportunity has arisen at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], in London, for a Visiting Research Fellow to work within the IISS South and Central Asian Defence, Strategy and Diplomacy Programme.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and publication on Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic affairs.
  • Lecturing for and on behalf of IISS on Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic matters.
  • Presenting research on Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic matters to specific external audiences, including universities.
  • Participation in related public events on Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic affairs in the UK.
  • Support for the organisation of a ‘track 1.5’ workshop on nuclear and strategic affairs in 2025.
  • Relationship building between UK and Pakistani government personnel.

Requirements:

This position should appeal to individuals who have:

  • Published expertise or proven experience in or formerly with the Pakistani armed forces or the government of Pakistan’s nuclear and strategic affairs institutions. This would include issues of nuclear non-proliferation; arms control; defence, emerging technologies and deterrence; doctrinal and strategic issues; and nuclear security.
  • An undergraduate and preferably postgraduate degree relating to strategic studies, military affairs, international relations or a related field, including in relevant science and engineering.

Application:

Candidates should use the blue ‘Apply Now’ button above and follow the instructions to submit two documents:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Candidates should be available for work within the period of January to March 2025.

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