Postdoctoral Fellowship is available at the National University of Singapore Centre for Maritime Law (CML) at the Faculty of Law. The Centre for Maritime Law (CML) has a broad focus on international trade, transport and shipping law-related issues. It produces research and hosts events of scholarly value to academics, professionals, and government institutions with the objective of enhancing the development of maritime law in Singapore, the region, and further afield. The Centre is located in its own designated research facility in the Faculty of Law.

Summary

The Centre now invites applications from suitable candidates in the field of maritime law for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship position. The successful applicant will join the existing full–time research staff, Dr Víctor Chacón (Senior Research Fellow), Dr Wang Feng (Research Fellow), Ms Luci Carey and Mr Elson Ong (Research Associates), and Mr Leung Liwen (Research Assistant). Successful applicants will commence their Fellowships at a date to be arranged and will conclude them one year later. Subject to funding, it may be possible to renew the appointment for an additional year.

Qualifications

Criteria for this Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National University of Singapore

• The applicant must be of exceptional caliber, having attained a doctoral degree in maritime law which must have been successfully completed and examined during the period 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2021.
• Successful candidates must hold a doctoral degree in maritime law by the date of assumption of duty.
• The principal selection criterion will be the applicant’s potential for excellence in research and the proposed programme of research of the applicant.
• An existing record of publication, such as a book proposal, published work in relevant journals, or participation in research projects, are examples of evidence of such potential.

 National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore is the first autonomous research university in Singapore. It is also the oldest higher education institution in Singapore. It offers a wide range of disciplines, including the sciences, medicine and dentistry, design and environment, law, arts, and social sciences, engineering, business, computing and music in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. NUS ranks 1st in Singapore & the Asia Pacific, and 22nd in the world according to the 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Similarly, 11th in the world according to the 2019 QS World University Rankings.