Yong Pung How Research Fellow (1-year contract), CCLA, Singapore

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES This position is for Centre for Commercial Law in Asia (CCLA). The Fellow must be in residence at SMU throughout the term of his or her appointment. The Fellow must conduct research with a well-defined research agenda during the term of the appointment (60% of the Fellow's portfolio) in order to secure a faculty position at a reputable Law School. It is expected that the Fellow will publish research papers in reputable refereed journals during his or her term of the appointment and give at least one Research Seminar at SMU annually. The Fellow will be expected to be collegial and assist in the administration work of CCLA at SMU which includes the organisation of seminars and conferences or other events for SMU and the writing of reports and position papers. Administrative work will form 40% of the Fellow's portfolio. Candidates who do not wish to do administrative work should not consider applying for this position. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate degree in law from a reputable university. Possess research experience in commercial and/or private international law with a demonstrated record of research output in the form of refereed journal articles or conference papers. An interest in research in the Asian context is an advantage but not mandatory. Exceptional Calibre, having attained a doctoral degree in law, which must have been successfully completed and examined during the period of 1 January 2022 to present. Candidates who have completed and submitted their dissertation may also be considered. OTHER INFORMATION
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