Full Time Researcher

The Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, is inviting applications from suitable candidates in the field of Asian legal studies to carry out research relevant to our programmes and objectives and to help with the work of the centre. For information about CALS, please visit http://law.nus.edu.sg/cals/.

CALS values scholarship employing a wide range of methodologies (doctrinal, empirical, theoretical, comparative, etc.) and in all fields of law relating to Asia. Subject areas of particular interest are comparative public law in Asia; aspects of law in China/Greater China; law and religion in Asia; international law in Asia; and comparisons of common and civil law jurisdictions or two or more civil law jurisdictions in Asia.  Applicants with quantitative backgrounds in empirical research are also encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

• Subject to the standard NUS terms as to annual leave, appointed candidates will be expected to be in residence throughout the term of their appointments.
• An appointee will be expected to develop a research agenda related to or adjacent to one of the above themes, including undertaking substantial research projects leading to publication during the term of the appointment. Such research may include, but is not limited to, the writing of articles for publication in refereed journals, contributing to book chapters in edited collections, and preparing a monograph or other book for publication.
• An appointee will also be expected to assist in other CALS research projects and initiatives as assigned by the Centre Director.
• Appointees will be required to present their ongoing research, and to participate in and contribute to CALS events.

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Details of selection criteria and application procedure can be found by clicking the above Apply button.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for the receipt of applications and references is 31 July 2024, and the expected start date is 2 Jan 2025, subject to subject to HR and visa formalities. Late applications cannot be considered. 

For further enquiries, please contact: lawresearchappt@nus.edu.sg.

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