Job Description

About the Position:

The NUS Centre for International Law (CIL) is accepting applications for the position described below. Applications open 24 April 2023 and close on 15 May 2023.

CIL is seeking applications from candidates with both an advanced degree in international law (PhD) and a demonstrable interest in the law of the sea, marine environmental law developments at global and regional level and its application. Candidates should have a particular interest in Southeast Asia and knowledge of its regional institutions on the protection of the marine environment and preferably come from the region.

Members of CIL\'s Ocean Law & Policy team currently conduct research on a broad range of ocean law and policy issues of interest to Singapore, the region and the international community. For example, several members of its team are currently examining global and regional efforts to combat pollution of the marine environment from plastics, including the problem of marine plastic debris.
CIL researchers are encouraged to publish their research in a variety of forums. In addition to conducting research, members of the research team are expected to assist in planning and organising international and regional conferences, workshops and training courses for both academic and training and capacity purposes; as well as carry out any other administrative duties necessary to further CIL\'s vision and mission. Candidates should have some experience in working in a team, and also be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in international marine environmental law;
• At least 1 year working experience;
• Demonstrable interest and knowledge in developments in marine environmental law globally and in Southeast Asia;
• Working knowledge of English.

About CIL:

The Centre for International Law (CIL) was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at National University of Singapore (NUS). It is located on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Faculty of Law. As a university-level research institute, CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on 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 on and teaching of international law. More on CIL can be found here:

About the Oceans Law and Policy Team:

The three senior members of the CIL Oceans team are Prof Robert Beckman, Dr Tara Davenport and Dr Youna Lyons. All three have been with the CIL Oceans Team since CIL was established in 2010. The Oceans Programme is co-headed by Prof Beckman and Prof Davenport, and Dr Lyons leads its multi-disciplinary research programmes. Prof Beckman was the founding Director of CIL and has been with the NUS Faculty of Law for more the 40 years, and he has taught various courses in international law, including Ocean Law Policy and International Regulation of Shipping. Dr Tara Davenport is an Asst Professor in the NUS Faculty of Law, where she currently teaches Ocean Law & Policy. Dr Youna Lyons heads an international knowledge NGO and attends meetings of the International Maritime Organization and other intergovernmental marine environmental bodies relating to her research.

The CIL\'s Ocean Law & Policy team currently conduct research on a broad range of cutting-edge ocean law and policy issues of interest to Singapore, the region and the international community, including maritime security, marine environment, climate change and law of the sea, biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction, maritime disputes, technology and the law of the sea, deep seabed mining, fisheries and submarine cables. The CIL Oceans Team also includes Research Fellows and Research Associates. The current research team includes researchers from Indonesia, Vietnam and Korea. Former CIL researchers have gone on to a variety of positions in government, academia and international organizations, including the UNDOALOS and the Legal Section of the International Maritime Organization Secretariat.

For more information on the OLP\'s team\'s research activities, please see .

Application procedure: Interested applicants are invited to apply online with the following by 15 May 2023:

• a covering letter,
• a short statement of research interests, a detailed curriculum vita,
• 2 samples of written work,
• names/contact information of two referees,

For more information, please visit:

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted no later than 30 May 2023.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Centre for International Law

Department : Centre for International Law

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 20156

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