Job Description
The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at NUS. It is located on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Faculty of Law. CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on wide variety of international law issues. Its mission is to enable Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region to play a more significant role in the promotion and development of international law. CIL's vision is to become a regional intellectual hub and thought leader for research on and teaching of international law.
Ocean Law & Policy is one of CIL’s core programme areas and was established over 10 years ago. It is co-headed by Emeritus Professor Robert Beckman and Dr. Tara Davenport. The members of CIL’s Ocean Law & Policy team currently conduct research on a broad range of cutting-edge ocean law and policy issues of interest to Singapore, the region and the international community, including maritime security, marine environment, climate change and law of the sea, biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction, maritime disputes, technology and the law of the sea, deep seabed mining, fisheries and submarine cables. CIL researchers go on to a variety of positions in government, academia and international organisations.
CIL invites applications for a Research Fellow position from candidates with a PhD related to public international law, law of the sea or maritime law and a demonstrable interest in oceans law and policy. This position will be on a 2-year contract. Candidates with a particular interest in Southeast Asia and its regional institutions and/or working experience in an academic research institute, international organization or government agency are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Research Fellow Programme at CIL provides an exciting opportunity to engage with and learn from other oceans law and policy scholars and experts in the CIL Oceans Law and Policy Team in a dynamic and supportive research environment. CIL provides opportunities for its research staff to engage in joint research as well as individual research. Research staff also have opportunities to attend regional and international conferences, workshops and symposiums, including the Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy, and are encouraged to public their research in a variety of forums. In addition to conducting research, members of the research team are expected to assist in planning and organising international and regional conferences, workshops and training courses for both academic and training capacity purposes; as well as carry out any other administrative duties necessary to further CIL’s vision and mission.
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent graduate degree in international law (public international law, law of the sea or related field);
- At least 2 years of working experience;
- Demonstrable interest in oceans law and policy;
- Experience in working in a team and ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Must have working knowledge of English.
Application Procedure
Applications open 12 December 2023 and close on 2 January 2024. Interested applicants are invited to apply online with the following:
- A covering letter detailing their experience, why they want to work at CIL and any particular research interests;
- A detailed curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages) setting out their educational and work history;
- 2 samples of written work;
- Names and contact details of 2 referees.
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.
Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
