Job Description
The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It is situated on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, alongside the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy. As a university-level research institute, CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on a wide variety of international law topics. Its mission is to enable Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region to play a more influential role in the promotion and development of international law. More information about CIL is available at https://cil.nus.edu.sg/
CIL is seeking an outstanding scholar specializing in international law and Central Asia to join as a Visiting Principal Research Fellow.
Responsibilities:
- Strengthen CIL's academic partnerships with universities, governments, international organisations, and research institutions across Central Asia and neighbouring regions;
- Develop research initiatives, conferences, workshops, executive training programmes, and policy dialogues relating to Central Asia and its growing importance in international affairs;
- Contribute to CIL's expanding work on peace and security, regional cooperation, connectivity, and contemporary challenges to international law;
- Undertake high-quality research in public international law, with particular expertise relating to Central Asia and the wider Eurasian region;
- Support the further development of TRILA and other CIL programmes by strengthening scholarly engagement with Central Asia and promoting greater regional participation;
- Contribute to postgraduate supervision, mentoring, and capacity-building activities;
Qualifications
- PhD degree in public international laws or related fields;
- Strong track records of outstanding research accomplishments within the international research community;
- Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership, strong interpersonal skills and management capabilities;
- Evidence of having successfully directed research projects or academic initiatives;
- Evidence of course development and strong teaching in the field of expertise.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal by 25 July 2026.
Application dossiers should include a detailed curriculum vitae with a full list of publications, statements of research interests and teaching experience (maximum 3 pages each), the names of three referees, as well as any other relevant information.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
