The ERC RITUAL DETERRENCE project team is looking for a research intern for the Autumn Term 2025. The internship is part of the research internship scheme of the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. Its gist is supporting our political and sociological analysis of conflict simulations/wargames deterrence.
- The intern would assist with data collection, observing a table-top wargame held at KU and providing observation notes as a rapporteur. The scenario will be NATO-Russia deterrence politics in the near future.
- To achieve this, we would assign readings and undertake practice sessions with the intern to develop their skills in this area.
- The ideal candidate would have a high level of empathy, emotional intelligence and keen observation skills – no prior experience of wargaming is necessary. The simulations are seminar-style, not computer assisted, so technical experience is also not required.
Please send a short expression of interest to: Dr Cameron Hunter (cpa@ifs.ku.dk; cc: Prof. Maria Mälksoo, maria.malksoo@ifs.ku.dk) by May 5th, 2025.