Research Associate, SIDRA

• Contract | Part Time
• Manager
• Master's or equivalent | Post Graduate Diploma
• Singapore | Closing On 13 Apr 2023

contract till 31 March 2024; 60% part-time

About Us

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.

Job Description

• Conduct research into industry standards, practices, and developments in dispute resolution processes and policies
• 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

• Post-doctorate, or post-graduate degree (LLM or JD) in law. Background in international dispute resolution, mediation, trade law, investment law, comparative law or Asian studies is a plus.
• Essential Requirements:
  • Fluent (written and spoken) in Mandarin or another major Asian language
  • 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
  • Team player and problem-solver with a can-do attitude; ability to multi-task efficiently; comfortable taking initiative and working with minimal oversight.