Senior Research Fellow (Centre for Maritime Law)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals at the start of their professional journey to join a dynamic research team focused on maritime law. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research, contribute to scholarly publications, and participate in essential maritime law initiatives. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment that fosters independent research while benefiting from access to extensive legal resources and libraries. If you are passionate about maritime law and eager to make your mark in the academic world, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Access to CML's in-house library

Workspace allocation

Access to CJ Koh Law Library

Qualifications

• Exceptional calibre to work independently with minimal guidance.
• PhD and post-doctoral experience required for Senior Research Fellow.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research agenda on commercial maritime law.
• Present research and contribute to CML seminars and meetings.

Skills

Research Skills

Maritime Law Knowledge

Publication Skills

Independent Work

Education

PhD in Maritime Law

Post-doctoral Experience

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description
The Centre for Maritime Law (CML) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, was launched on 3 September 2015 and focuses broadly on maritime law. It undertakes research and hosts events of scholarly value to academics, professionals, and local government institutions. Its objective is to enhance the development of commercial maritime law in Singapore, the region, and further afield. CML's achievements include a well-regarded Working Paper Series (WPS), available at this link, and the CML CMI Database, Judicial Decisions on International Conventions, available at this link, the leading database of its kind in maritime law.

The Director of CML is Professor Stephen Girvin, MPA Professor of Maritime Law.

CML is inviting applications from suitable candidate(s) at the beginning of their professional careers to conduct research and participate in CML's work. Depending on qualifications, background and expertise, the successful applicant(s) may be appointed as a Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Fellow/Post-doctoral Fellow, or Senior Research Fellow in CML.

The successful applicant(s) will join CML's full-time and Adjunct research staff (see this link).

Benefits
The position(s) will carry the following benefits:

1. Employment on a full-time contract at NUS Law for one year, subject to funding. A renewal for a further year may be offered, subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
2. A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
3. Allocation of designated workspace within CML.
4. Access to CML's in-house library of major maritime and commercial law texts and subscription databases, including i-law and Lloyd's List.
5. Access to the CJ Koh Law Library, one of the leading law libraries in SE Asia, and home to an important collection of legal resources on the law of Singapore and other common law jurisdictions. The Library has an extensive international and comparative law and maritime law collection and provides access to an outstanding range of online databases.

Duties
The duties associated with the position(s) are as follows:

1. The successful applicant must be in residence throughout his or her appointment, subject to the NUS standard annual leave (28 working days per calendar year).
2. Depending on experience, the successful applicant will be expected to develop his or her own research agenda, undertaking research projects on commercial maritime law.
3. The research agenda must include publication (or acceptance for publication) in an English-language refereed journal during his or her term of appointment and at least ONE working paper accepted for publication in the CML Working Paper Series.
4. The successful applicant will be required to present his or her research and participate in and contribute to CML's in-house seminars and the weekly Mondays@10.30 meeting.
5. The successful applicant will assist in CML's research projects and initiatives, including but not limited to the CML CMI Database Judicial Decisions on International Conventions.
6. A successful applicant appointed at the level of Research Assistant will normally act as a research assistant to the Director of CML or, depending on future career plan, to work on his or her own research.

Requirements
The selection committee will consider the following criteria in making an appointment for the position of Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Fellow/Post-doctoral Fellow, or Senior Research Fellow in CML:

1. The successful applicant must be of exceptional calibre and able to work largely independently with minimal guidance and within agreed timelines.
2. For appointment as a Senior Research Fellow, a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) and post-doctoral experience in commercial maritime law are essential, as is demonstrated capability to achieve research excellence.
3. Applications are invited from those with interests in any branch of commercial maritime law, admiralty law, or marine insurance law, broadly understood, including the international sale of goods carried by sea, maritime conflict of laws, maritime dispute resolution (including maritime arbitration, especially in the Asian context), and offshore oil and gas and energy law.
4. A demonstrated interest in contemporary developments in maritime law is essential, as is a proposal complementary to the interests of CML's existing research staff.
5. Applications are not invited from persons whose primary interests fall within the international law of the sea, ocean law and policy, or international environmental law. Applicants with interests in these fields should apply for positions, when available, in the Centre for International Law (CIL) or the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL).

More Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Law
Department: Dean's Office (Law)
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 28278

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