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    Senior Research Fellow (International Environmental Law /Climate Change Law & Policy)

    Any, SingaporeOn-SiteFull-timePosted Yesterday
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    Job Description

    Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position in the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore. This is a two-year contractual appointment offered in connection with CIL’s expansion of its programme on international environmental law with an emphasis on climate change law and policy. The objective of the position is to conduct research on emerging issues related to international environmental law and climate change. 

    The responsibilities of the incumbent will include:

    • Conducting research and writing on topics related to international environmental law and climate change;
    • Publications in top tier peer-reviewed journals;
    • Developing and teaching training courses on international environmental law and climate change with a target audience of government officials and practitioners;
    • Assisting in the organisation of seminars and conferences on climate change topics.

    All research staff in CIL will have access to professional development opportunities such as events, seminars, and training programmes within NUS. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate in regional and international conferences, workshops, and symposiums, and academic activities.

    Qualifications

    • PhD degree in international environmental law and climate change with a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral research experience;
    • Strong research skills with the capability to prepare research papers on specific assigned topics;
    • Proven records in conducting independent research on subjects related to international environmental law and climate change law;
    • Experience in publishing journal articles or book chapters on international law is desirable;
    • Proficiency in English is required. Additional language skills are an asset.

    Application Procedures

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

    • A covering letter indicating experience, motivation for applying to work at CIL, and research interests;
    • A detailed curriculum vitae (no more than three pages) setting out educational and work history;
    • University transcripts;
    • One (1) sample of written work;
    • Names and details of four (4) academic referees, including PhD supervisor;

    Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For queries, please contact Ms Huong Tam at [email protected].

    More Information about CIL

    CIL was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It is located on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy. As a university-level research institute, 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. More about CIL can be found here: https://cil.nus.edu.sg/

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