Research Fellow (International Economic Law and Policy)

Location: SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Bukit Timah Campus, SG

Job Description

The Centre for International Law (CIL) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow position for two (2) years with a focus on international economic law. We seek applications from those with expertise in international investment law, international trade law, or other areas of international economic law. Applications are particularly sought from those with or interested in developing a research interest in interdisciplinary fields. Of special interest are applicants who are interested in climate change, sustainable development, national security, and empirical aspects of the law.

The successful applicant will be expected to commence the appointment from October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Key responsibitiles: 

• Develop and carry forward a coherent research programme that has demonstrable impact on the law and policy of international investment, international trade, and/or other areas of international economic affairs.
• Conduct research and develop a body of outstanding quality publications of her or his own in well-recognised peer-reviewed outlets.
• Work with the researchers in CIL’s International Economic Law and Policy programme and contribute significantly to the objectives of that programme.
• Present her or his research and give invited papers at academic conferences. The Research Fellow may be asked to provide expert opinion and commentary to external audiences and organisations.
• May be expected to teach or co-teach capacity-building training.
• Subject to the standard NUS terms of annual leave, the Research Fellow will be expected to be in residence throughout the term of their appointment. In addition to annual leave, the Fellow may apply for leave to undertake research and fieldwork overseas, subject to the approval of the CIL Director.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in a field of International Law or equivalent experience.
• Potential for excellence in research and her or his proposed programme of research. A proven record of publication and participation in research projects will be the primary evidence of such potential.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal with the following supporting documents:

• Cover letter indicating experience, motivation for applying to work at CIL, etc.
• Curriculum Vitae containing complete and detailed information on academic institutions, honours, awards, publications and professional experience (current and previous, including dates of employment and job descriptions).
• Research Agenda outlining a two-year research plan including expected deliverables and projected contribution to the field of inquiry.
• Writing Samples. Two samples of published, preferably sole-authored, scholarship.
• Referees. The names and contact details of two academic referees.

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