Research Associate | International Economic Law and Policy | National University of Singapore | Apply by 9th August 2026

Research Associate | International Economic Law and Policy | National University of Singapore | Apply by 9th August 2026

About CIL

CIL was established in 2009 as a university-level research institute at the National University of Singapore. It is located on the Bukit Timah Campus of NUS, together with the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy and other specialist research centres. As a university-level research institute, CIL engages in both legal and multi-disciplinary research on wide variety of international law issues. Its mission is to enable Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region to play a more significant role in the promotion and development of international law. The goal of the Centre is to produce academically rigorous research with practical policy implications.

About the job

• Job Title: Research Associate (International Economic Law and Policy)
• University-Level Unit: Centre for International Law
• Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Centre for International Law
• Employee Category: Research Staff
• Location_ONB: Bukit Timah Campus
• Posting Start Date: 01/07/2026

Job Description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position at the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore. This is a two-year contractual appointment associated with CIL’s International Economic Law and Policy (IELP) programme. The objective of this role is to support the IELP programme’s activities and to develop the research capabilities and knowledge of early-career scholars by immersing them in a dynamic and supportive research environment where they can enhance their understanding of various aspects of international economic law and policy.

The Responsibilities Of The Successful Candidate Will Include

• Supporting the Head of the International Economic Law and Policy programme with research related to the programme’s ongoing projects in international economic law. This includes CIL’s role as an official observer in UNCITRAL Working Group III, ongoing initiatives on international economic law, climate change, and sustainable development, as well as research on the evolution of the international architecture for economic regulation and governance.
• Assisting in the development and organization of seminars and workshops conducted by CIL, including the Singapore International Arbitration Academy.
• Conducting research and completing at least one scholarly publication suitable for submission to a recognized academic journal by the conclusion of the appointment.
  
• CIL provides its research staff with extensive professional development opportunities through NUS events, seminars, and training programmes. Staff members also have opportunities to participate in regional and international academic engagements, including conferences, workshops, and symposiums.

Qualifications

• An LLM, JD or other relevant degree or equivalent professional experience;
• A solid foundation in international economic law and/or policy, broadly understood, such as trade, investment, finance, or other areas of international economic regulation;
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills;
• A high degree of self-motivation, along with strong organisational and computer skills;
• A minimum of two years of professional and/or research experience.
  

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly via the NUS Career Portal with the following supporting documents by 9 August 2026. Failure to provide these documents may result in applications being disregarded.

• A covering letter indicating experience, motivation for applying to work at CIL, and research interests;
• A detailed curriculum vitae (no more than three pages) outlining educational and work history;
• One sample of written work;
• The names and contact details of at leas two academic referees
  

Contact Details

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For queries, please contact Ms. Huong Tam at huong.tam@nus.edu.sg

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