Research Assistant in Armament & Disarmament (WMD Programme) at SIPRI Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in Sweden

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is advertising a Research Assistant vacancy in its Armament & Disarmament research area, specifically within the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Programme.

The role is aligned with research on international security, arms control, and non-proliferation, with particular interest in candidates who have experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: outer space security, chemical weapons, and biological weapons.

This is a staff position at SIPRI, a globally recognized peace research institute based in Stockholm, Sweden. The post is suitable for applicants with relevant academic or professional experience in security studies, disarmament, and related policy research areas.

Deadline: 22 May 2026.

How to apply: Use the application link provided in the post and submit your application through SIPRI's vacancy process before the deadline.

Additional context: SIPRI staff benefits include annual leave, insurance coverage, parental leave, pension, relocation support for researchers recruited from outside Sweden, remote work arrangements, and a wellness allowance.