RESWA – Dynamics of Conflict and Instability in the West African Regional Security Complex – International interventions
Posted on: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 12/06/2026
Scientific-Disciplinary Group
14/GSPS-02 - Political Science
Description
The selected candidate will contribute to the research unit studying the dynamics of insecurity and conflict expansion in West Africa and the Sahel, as part of the project FIS-2023-03566 “RESWA”. The project's component on international interventions investigates the relationship between political instability and armed conflict, and the various stabilization, counterterrorism, and security sector reform strategies promoted by key international actors, focusing particularly on Mali, Senegal, Benin, and Guinea. The selected candidate will contribute to: • analyzing forms and practices of international security interventions and their political and security impact; • collecting qualitative data through fieldwork in the mentioned countries, in accordance with the project’s ethical and security standards; • drafting academic articles, policy briefs, and outreach materials; • organizing workshops to present and discuss project results; • other project-related activities.
Compensation
39,224 Euro
Job posting website
Number of positions
1
Funding body
Università degli Studi di Palermo
How to apply
View the original posting on the MUR website: Go to MUR website