Postdoctoral Fellow (Faculty Of Law - Apcel)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Postdoctoral-Fellow-%28Faculty-of-Law-APCEL%29/33713-en_GB/?st=487009CD05D7004447276E43173CD5CF55C90583 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description The Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law (APCEL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore is inviting applications from suitable candidates as Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the field of Environmental Law and Policy. The appointed candidate will carry out environmental legal and policy research and play an active role in the centre’s intellectual life. The successful applicant must hold at least a PhD degree in environmental law with a strong command in English. BENEFITS The position will carry the following benefits: The appointed candidate will be employed on a full-time contract with NUS Law for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance. A remuneration package that is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Eligibility to apply for research and conference funding from APCEL to support attendance at academic conferences and to conduct field research, where required. Allocation of a lockable workstation within the premises of the Faculty. DUTIES The duties associated with the position is as follows: The successful applicant will be expected to be in residence throughout the term of his/her appointment, subject to the standard NUS terms as to annual leave. The successful applicant will be expected to develop his/her own research agenda, including undertaking research projects on environmental law, leading to publications during his/her term of appointment. Such research may include, but is not limited to, authoring articles for publication in refereed journals, authoring book chapters in edited collections, and writing research papers. The successful candidate will also be required to present his/her research and to participate in and contribute to APCEL seminars and reading groups. The successful candidate will be expected to perform work of an editorial nature, including (i) helping with the substantive content of APCEL events and assisting with publications associated with events; (ii) producing APCEL working papers and reports, including managing manuscripts, liaising with authors, ensuring compliance with house style, and basic editing. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in APCEL’s research projects and initiatives, as assigned by the Director and Deputy Director of APCEL. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS The selection committee will consider the following criteria in making an appointment for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in APCEL: The candidate will be of exceptional calibre and have a postgraduate degree in environmental law. The principal selection criterion will be the applicant’s potential for excellence in research and a demonstrated ability and passion in contributing to APCEL’s development. The applicant should therefore submit a proposed research plan for consideration. The selection committee will consider the alignment of the proposed research with APCEL’s research priorities. The candidate should be exceptionally organised and have an eye for detail. A strong command of the English language is required. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applications should be submitted to the NUS Careers Portal. Cover letter This should, inter alia, explain the reason for your interest in the position and address your ability to perform each of the duties listed above. Curriculum Vitae A detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted containing complete and detailed information on academic institutions, honors, awards, all publications to date, and all professional experience (current and previous, including dates of employment and job descriptions). Research Proposal A detailed research proposal outlining the applicant’s research plans for the next year, including the expected results of such work, should be submitted. Writing sample As the successful applicant is expected to develop his/her own research agenda, to publishable standard, a writing sample (which should ideally be on some aspect of environmental law) must be included with the application. The sample must be submitted in Word format only. Letters of Recommendation The application mu…