Research Associate (1-Year Contract), SIDRA, YPHSL - Part-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA), Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL).
• Conduct research into industry standards, practices, and developments in the field of international dispute resolution processes and policies, with a particular focus on developments in China and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Design and implement empirical research projects, including surveys, interviews and data analysis.
• Articulate findings and analysis, and produce highest-quality academic and non-academic publications and products, including organizing and participating in events, trainings and workshops.
• Liaise with industry leaders and experts and partner/counterpart organisations.
• Lead and/or assist with editing, formatting, cite-checking, and revision processes.
• Oversee short-term interns or student research assistants.
• Liaise with Centre Manager to draw up necessary event budgets, execute vendor agreements, and ensure standard operating procedure compliance.
• Other administrative or operational duties as necessary.

• Academic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or a relevant social science discipline. Background in international dispute resolution, mediation, trade law, investment law, comparative law or Asian studies is a plus.
• Essential Requirements:
  • Passion or interest for the international dispute resolution field.
  • Proven writing ability of the highest calibre; journal publication is a plus.
  • Advanced legal research skills, familiarity with major databases.
  • Detail-oriented; passionate about quality.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with academic, government, legal profession and private sector stakeholders.
  • Great attitude and open-minded.
  • Comfortable working occasional odd hours.
• Desirable Requirements
  • Post-doctorate, or post-graduate degree (LLM or JD) in law
  • This role supports China-focused empirical research on international dispute resolution. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage to facilitate the review of Chinese-language materials and engagement with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders where required.
  • Team player and problem-solver with a can-do attitude; ability to multi-task efficiently; comfortable taking initiative and working with minimal oversight.

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