Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is seeking a recognised expert in international security to join our Global Governance and Security Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape influential research and policy debate on modern conflict, alliances, rearmament dynamics and the impact of new and disruptive technologies on warfare.

What you will do

• Design and delivery of research projects that contribute to programme and institute strategic goals.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for communication and dissemination of project findings, through seminars, workshops, publications and online resources.

• Develop new research workstreams, produce high-quality policy analysis

• Convene senior stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations for governments, international organisations and wider policy audiences.

What will you bring

• You are an expert in shaping innovative security policy agendas.

• You will have established yourself as a recognised expert in security policy debates, especially around modern conflict, changes in the international system and in capabilities.

• You will be knowledgeable about the inner workings of alliances, have followed NATO changes closely, have a good sense of the contemporary threats states face and be comfortable providing actionable, realistic recommendations to states and international organisations.

Please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/senior-research-fellow-international-security

Benefits: 

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: £59,000 - £70,000 per year. Salary dependent on the skills and experience demonstrated against the role criteria.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent.

Location: St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week, with flexibility around event requirements needed.

Application closing Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026, 23:59 BST.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch with HR@Chathamhouse.org.