Research Fellow (Faculty of Law- CBFL)

National University of Singapore – Queenstown

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 Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore strives to be at the cutting edge of legal developments in banking and finance by contributing ideas for improving the financial system at the national, regional and global levels. It aims to bring together a vibrant community to generate scholarship, policy recommendations and intellectual exchange about the robustness, soundness and stability of the banking sector, capital markets and other financial services.

The Centre is inviting applications from suitable candidates to conduct research in the areas of contract law and / or corporate governance, with a focus on how these areas of law can and do promote and protect, or perhaps undermine, the interests of investors unfamiliar with the law. Suitable contract‑related topics include the role of good faith, the approach to contractual interpretation, the scope to imply terms, and rectification. Suitable corporate‑governance topics include an investigation into its effectiveness in promoting stakeholders' interests, a comparative analysis of different corporate governance models, and boardroom perceptions and attitudes to corporate governance. Applicants may also propose other topics falling within the broad coverage of contract and corporate governance.

The position offers an opportunity to candidates without experience wanting to trial an academic career, and to practicing lawyers or in‑house counsel looking for a change of routine and interested in experiencing academic life.

Benefits

• Employment on a full‑time contract at NUS Law for one year.
• A remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility to apply for research and conference funding from CBFL to support attendance at academic conferences and to conduct field research, where required.
• Allocation of a workstation within CBFL.

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