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Research Associate (1-year contract), SIDRA, YPHSL

Research Associate (1-year contract), SIDRA, YPHSL

Singapore Management University
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  • Posted 14 days ago
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Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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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Key Skills

Familiarity with major databases

Advanced legal research skills

Cite-checking

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