Research Fellow (Peace and Security)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Centre for International Law (CIL) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow, a two-year contractual appointment to support the Peace and Security Programme and expand the research capabilities of emerging scholars in a dynamic academic environment.

The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research on peace and security within international law, publish in leading journals, and contribute to teaching and seminars on topics such as

Qualifications

• PhD in Public International Law or related field.
• Record of research excellence with high-quality scholarly publications.
• Proven capacity to conduct independent research in peace and security within international law; including expertise in cyberspace, autonomous weapons systems, and IHL.
• Strong journal publications or book chapters in international law desirable; English proficiency essential; additional language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research on peace and security with an interdisciplinary approach to IHL.
• Produce and publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and deliver courses within peace and security, including cyber operations and emerging military technologies.
• Assist in organising seminars, workshops, conferences, and related academic events.

Skills

Research excellence

Independent research

Publications

English proficiency

Additional language

Education

PhD in Public International Law

Job description

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. Furtherinformation aboutCIL is available athttps://cil.nus.edu.sg/

CIL invites applications for the position of Research Fellow. This two-year contractual appointment supports the expansion of the Centre's Peace and Security Programme and aims to enhance the research capabilities of emerging scholars by providing 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 an interdisciplinary approach of international humanitarian law, with other fields, in particular, environment and armed conflict(IHL)
• Produce and publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and deliver courses within the field of peace and security, including those addressing cyber operations, emerging military technologies, and the application of IHL.
• Assist in the organisation of seminars, workshops, conferences, and related academic events.

CIL provides its research staff with extensive professional development opportunities through NUS events, seminars, and training programmes. Staff members also have opportunities to participate in regional and international academic engagements, including conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Public International Law or related field;
• Arecord of research excellence, evidenced by high-qualitiy scholarly publications;
• Proven capacity to conductindependent research in the field of peace and security withininternational law;including expertise in states’ conduct in cyberspace, autonomous weapons systems, and IHL.
• A strong recordof journal publications or book chapters in international law is highly desirable;
• Excellent command of English, proficiency in anadditional language is considered an asset.

For enquiries, please email Ms Huong Tam at ••••@nus.edu.sg.