Full‐time Researcher

The Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore strives to be at the cutting edge of legal developments in banking and finance by contributing ideas for improving the financial system at the national, regional and global levels. It aims to bring together a vibrant community to generate scholarship, policy recommendations and intellectual exchange about the robustness, soundness and stability of the banking sector, capital markets and other financial services.

The Centre is inviting applications from suitable candidates in the field of banking and finance law to conduct research and to participate in the work of the Centre. All areas of research concerning the law governing different facets of banking and finance are of interest, including: digitisation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, ESG, AML, payments, trade finance, credit & security, and financial consumer protection.

BENEFITS

1. Employment on a full-time contract at NUS Law for one year.
2. A remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
3. Eligibility to apply for research and conference funding from CBFL to support attendance at academic conferences and to conduct field research, where required.
4. Allocation of a workstation within CBFL.

DUTIES

1. Develop and pursue a research agenda, including undertaking research projects on topics related to banking and/or finance law, with a view to publication in suitable journals, edited volumes, reputable blogs or other appropriate online media.
2. Present work-in-progress at CBFL research seminars with a view to refining it for publication.
3. Assist in other CBFL research projects and initiatives, as assigned by the CBFL leadership, including producing working papers and reports, contributing to the substantive content of CBFL publications, assisting with CBFL events, managing manuscripts and undertaking basic editing.
4. Attend and contribute to CBFL events.

The successful candidate is expected to be in residence in Singapore throughout the term of your appointment, subject to the standard NUS terms for annual leave.

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Details of selection criteria and application procedure can be found, by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Closing Date

The closing date for the receipt of applications and references is 24 April 2023.

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