Job Description
The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at National University of Singapore (NUS). CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on a 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 and teaching in international law. Further information about CIL is available at https://cil.nus.edu.sg/
CIL invites applications for the position of Visiting Senior Research Fellow to support the expansion of its Peace and Security Programme and enhance the research capabilities of emerging scholars through a dynamic and supportive academic environment.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality research on issues related to peace and security, with particular emphasis on states’ conduct in cyberspace, autonomous weapons systems, and international humanitarian law (IHL).
- Produce and publish research in leading peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Develop and deliver courses on topics relating to peace and security, including cyber operations, emerging military technologies, and the application of IHL.
- Assist in organising seminars, workshops, conferences, and related academic events.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Public International Law, with a minimum of three (3) years of postdoctoral research experience;
- A demonstrated track record of research excellence, evidenced by high-qualitiy scholarly publications in international law, particularly in leading peer-reviewed journals or scholary books.
- Proven capacity to conduct independent research on peace and security issues within international law, with expertise in areas such as states’ conduct in cyberspace, autonomous weapons systems, and IHL.
- Excellent command of English, proficiency in an additional language would be an advantage. dpp
Application Procedures
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NUS Career Portal, together with the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining relevant academic and research experience, research interests, and motivation for undertaking a visiting appointment at CIL;
- A curriculum vitae of no more than three pages, including academic qualifications, research experience, publication record and employment history;
- One sample of scholarly writing.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For enquiries, please email Ms Huong Tam at huong.tam@nus.edu.sg.
More Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Centre for International Law
Department : Centre for International Law
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 32369
