Research Fellow in International Law & Dispute Settlement

Contract Type: Fixed-Term for 9 months

BIICL is a leading independent research organisation for international and comparative law. Our research, events, training and publications are grounded in deep scholarly knowledge and strong practical experience that can be applied to many situations. We seek to make a lasting impact on law and policy around the world.

We are looking to appoint a Research Fellow in International Law & Dispute Settlement. The post will support the implementation of our work on international law and dispute settlement, particularly the practice of international courts and tribunals, as well as in areas such as the law of the sea, investment and trade law, and international human rights law. Specifically, the Research Fellow will contribute to the implementation of a project on ‘Mixed Disputes’ in International Law/International Dispute Settlement.

This is a full-time role, initially for a period of 9 months. Consideration will be given to secondments or a 0.8 FTE arrangement, if requested. A salary package of £30,000–£34,000 per annum pro rata is expected, depending on qualifications and experience. An appointment at the more junior level of Researcher may be considered, depending on qualifications and experience.

We are looking for people with some expertise in international legal research, including specifically the practice of international courts and tribunals. You will have a good postgraduate degree in a relevant field, with a PhD being a strong advantage. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Research Leader in Law of the Sea, Dr Constantinos Yiallourides, on c.yiallourides@BIICL.org, or the Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law, Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, on j.gauci@biicl.org.

For the full job description, person specification and further details on the applications process, please view our vacancies page: Vacancies at BIICL

The deadline for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 27 October 2024 by email to jobs@biicl.org (via the ‘Apply’ button above).

BIICL is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from communities and groups under-represented in the legal and research sector(s) are particularly encouraged.

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