Visiting Senior Research Fellow (Peace and Security)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow to support the Peace and Security Programme. This two-year contract aims to enhance research capabilities by fostering a dynamic academic environment.

The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research on peace and security, publish in leading journals, and contribute to course development and event organization within international law.

Qualifications

• PhD in Public International Law with at least 3 years postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong record of high-quality scholarly publications.
• Ability to conduct independent research in peace and security within international law, incl. cyberspace, autonomous weapons, and IHL.
• Desirable journal publications or book chapters in international law.
• Excellent English; another language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research on peace and security issues, incl. cyberspace, autonomous weapons, and IHL.
• Produce and publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and deliver courses in peace and security, incl. cyber operations and IHL applications.
• Assist in organizing seminars, workshops, conferences, and related academic events.

Skills

Independent research

Scholarly publishing

Course development

English proficiency

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 Senior Research Fellow. This two-year contractual appointment supports the expansion of the Centre's Peace and Security Programme and aims to enhancethe researchcapabilities 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 states’ conduct in cyberspace, autonomous weapons systems, and international humanitarian law (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 with a minimum of three(3) years of postdoctoral research experience;
• A demonstrated record 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.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Centre for International Law

Department : Centre for International Law

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 32369