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

• 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.

Duties

Develop and pursue a research agenda, including undertaking research projects on topics related to contract law with a focus on consumer investor protection and / or corporate governance, with a view to publication in suitable journals, edited volumes, reputable blogs or other appropriate online media.

Present work-in-progress at CBFL research seminars with a view to refining it for publication.

Assist in other CBFL research projects and initiatives, as assigned by the CBFL leadership, including producing working papers and reports, contributing to the substantive content of CBFL publications, assisting with CBFL events, managing manuscripts and undertaking basic editing.

Attend and contribute to CBFL events.

Successful candidates are expected to be in residence in Singapore throughout the term of the appointment, subject to the standard NUS terms for annual leave.

Qualifications

Requirements :

The applicant requires good organisational skills, self-motivation, diligence, ability to meet deadlines, and an eye for detail.

A strong command, oral and written, of the English language is essential, as well as evidence of an ability to produce publishable research independently.

The relevant academic qualification is a PhD degree in law.

Application Procedure

Covering letter – explain the reason for your interest in the position.

Curriculum Vitae – contain complete and detailed information on your academic institutions, honours, awards, all publications to date, and all professional experience (current and previous, including dates of employment and job descriptions).

Writing sample – an original sample ideally on an aspect related to your proposed research; submitted in Word format only.

Referees – list three to five referees and their email addresses.

Closing date – the closing date for receipt of applications and references is Monday, 15 December

Shortlisting and Interview – shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview on a date to be arranged.

All applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two months of the closing date.

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