The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 as a university‐level research institute at National University of Singapore (NUS). It is located at the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Faculty of Law.
CIL’s Ocean Law and Policy Programme engages in general research on ocean law and policy with both a global and regional focus. In addition, under a research grant from the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), it engages in research on ocean law and the regulation of international shipping, including the governance of Arctic shipping, transit passage regimes in straits used for international navigation, marine environment governance, and other emerging issues relating to ocean governance.
CIL provides opportunities for its research staff to attend conferences and workshops in the region as well as to attend training programmes such as the Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy. In addition to conducting research, members of the research staff in CIL’s Ocean Law and Policy Programme assist in the organisation of international and regional conferences and workshops and in training courses for government officials.
CIL is accepting applications for a Research Fellow in its Ocean Law and Policy Programme.
Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate
The Research Fellow will work under the supervision of the Head of the Ocean Law and Policy Programme. She/he will foster excellence in ocean research, dialogue, capacity building and policy support in meeting CIL’s research agenda, and addressing existing and emerging challenges on ocean governance.
At CIL, the candidate should expect to
- undertake and contribute to research in the field of ocean governance and ocean policy;
- participate in developing the research agenda;
- carry out projects as a full member of the research team;
- perform any other tasks relating to research, education or capacity building as may be required; and
- undertake administrative, management and other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will preferably have a PhD in law of the sea, public international law, ocean governance or ocean policy, international environmental law, or related fields. An outstanding candidate with a relevant LLM may be considered.
- A record of publications in the field of law of the sea, oceans governance or international environmental law would be an advantage.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the law of the sea is required. Research or other experience relating to the International Maritime Organization would be an advantage.
- Research interest in the law of the sea, preferably on issues that are of particular interest to the Southeast Asian region.
- Strong endorsements by referees.
- Experience of working in the higher education sector, government or private practice would be an advantage.
For further information on the members of the Ocean Law and Policy Programme and their projects, events and publications, click here.
Application procedure
Interested applicants are invited to email the following to cil.jobs@nus.edu.sg by 30 September 2018:
- a covering letter;
- a detailed curriculum vitae;
- 2 samples of written work if available;
- names/contact information of two referees;
- the NUS personal particulars form; and
- the NUS Personal Data Consent for job applicants.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.