Scientific Coordinator — SMGM Centre

To manage the SMGM (Maritime Sovereignty and Geopolitical Change) Study Centre: to plan its work, coordinate its contributors and oversee its publications, in collaboration with the Chair’s management.

Team: Chair · SMGM
Reports to: Chair Management
Availability: 4 to 6 hours a week
Venue: Remote working, with occasional meetings in Paris
Duration: One year, renewable
Start date: As soon as possible

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Background

The Maritime Strategies and Transitions Chair, a chair initiative led by Deep Blue Foundation, is organised into four Study Centres. The SMGM Centre — Maritime Sovereignty and Geopolitical Change — brings together researchers, PhD students and practitioners to address the following issues: sovereignty, maritime power, and the security of maritime spaces and routes. The scientific coordinator oversees the day-to-day running of the centre: the work programme, contributions, publications and academic events.

Responsibilities

Propose and implement the centre’s annual work programme, in consultation with the Chair’s management
Identify, approach and support contributors: researchers, PhD students and practitioners
Monitor the centre’s publication proposals, from submission through to the decision to publish
Organise the Study Centre’s academic events: seminars, round-table discussions and study days
Monitor scientific and institutional developments in the field
Report on the centre’s activities to the Chair’s management

Ideal candidate profile

A minimum of a Master’s 2 qualification; a PhD currently being undertaken or already completed would be an advantage, in geopolitics, international relations, strategic studies or maritime history
Knowledge of maritime issues specific to the Centre’s field of expertise
Excellent writing and summarising skills
Good organisational skills and a willingness to work as part of a team
Regular availability and reliability in meeting deadlines

Nice to have

First scientific publications or papers
Network within the academic or professional community in the field
Good command of written and spoken English
Experience in organising scientific events

What we offer

Experience of scientific coordination within a chair project
A network of researchers, practitioners and institutions in the maritime sector
The opportunity to publish and contribute to the Chair’s work
A remote role, compatible with studies or a professional career

A voluntary commitment

Deep Blue Foundation is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901: this role, like every commitment within it, is voluntary and unpaid.

Application

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Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter. You will receive a confirmation email; the team will get back to you by email.

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