The Catholic Peacebuilding Network Research Associate will assist the Professor of the Practice of Catholic Peacebuilding with research, editing and writing projects; with planning and conducting conferences, seminars, and workshops; and with developing content for a research-oriented website. Many of these activities will be associated with the Catholic Peacebuilding Network (CPN), an international network of two dozen Catholic universities, development agencies, bishops' conferences and lay organizations devoted to enhancing the study and practice of Catholic peacebuilding.
Through conferences, research, training, and strategic advising, the CPN is deepening solidarity among scholars and practitioners, improving understanding of best practices in peacebuilding, contributing to the further development of a theology and ethics of peacebuilding, and enhancing the peacebuilding capacity of the Church, with a special focus on the Philippines, Colombia, and the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Under the direction of the Professor of the Practice of Catholic Peacebuilding, and in coordination with the Kroc Institute's communications staff, the Research Associate will assist with researching, writing and editing books, academic articles, essays, conference reports, blogs, and other print and web materials on topics related to the theology, ethics, and practice of Catholic peacebuilding and religion, ethics and international affairs.
Under the direction of the Professor of the Practice of Catholic Peacebuilding, and in coordination with the Kroc Institute's event planning and communications staff, the Research Associate will assist with program planning for speakers, visiting fellows, meetings, seminars, conferences, and trainings. A number of these events will take place in the Philippines, Colombia, the Great Lakes region of Africa, and other sites abroad, so some international travel will be required.
The Research Associate will also develop content for and manage the CPN's research-oriented website, the CPN's listserv newsletter, the peacebuilding site of the Catholic Portal, other online resources, and prepare grant proposals and grant reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g., master's, PhD) in theology, religious studies, ethics, peace studies, political science, international relations, or a related field required. Demonstrated expertise in Catholic social teaching, and an ability to work well with a wide variety of Catholic institutions in many countries and at all levels of the Church; excellent research, writing and editing skills; excellent organizational and program planning skills; proficiency in use of internet, email, and standard software for word processing, spreadsheets, and web content management.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced language skills in French or Spanish preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide a writing sample along with your resume and cover letter.
