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Postdoctoral Fellow in Banking and Finance Law at the National University of Singapore National University of Singapore in Singapore
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Finance
Funding
Full-time one-year contract at NUS Law with remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. The fellow may apply for CBFL research and conference funding to support academic conference attendance and field research where required. A workstation within CBFL is provided.
Deadline
Aug 9, 2026
Country
Singapore
University
National University of Singapore
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The Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral/Research Fellow position for AY2026. The appointment is based at the Kent Ridge Campus, and the successful candidate must reside in Singapore throughout the term.
The fellow will undertake research in banking and finance law and contribute to CBFL’s research activities. Potential areas include digitisation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, environmental, social and governance (ESG), anti-money laundering, payments, trade finance, credit and security, capital markets, and financial consumer protection. Responsibilities include developing an independent research agenda, producing work suitable for publication, presenting work-in-progress at CBFL seminars, supporting research projects, and contributing to Centre events.
The appointment is a one-year full-time contract at NUS Law. Remuneration is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fellows are eligible to apply for CBFL research and conference funding for academic conferences and field research, and will receive a workstation within the Centre.
Applicants need a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in law, excellent written and spoken English, strong organisational skills, self-motivation, diligence, attention to detail, and evidence of independently producing publishable research. Applications should include a cover letter with proposed one- to two-year research plans, a detailed CV, a Word-format writing sample, and two academic references. References must be sent to [email protected] by the deadline of 9 August 2026.
Apply through the NUS Career Portal.
Funding details
Full-time one-year contract at NUS Law with remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. The fellow may apply for CBFL research and conference funding to support academic conference attendance and field research where required. A workstation within CBFL is provided.
What's required
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in law (PhD or equivalent), strong organisational skills, self-motivation, diligence, the ability to meet deadlines, keen attention to detail, excellent written and spoken English, and a demonstrated ability to independently produce publishable research. Applications must include a cover letter explaining interest in the position and research plans for the next one to two years, a comprehensive CV, a Word-format writing sample, and two academic reference letters. Referees must send references to [email protected] by the closing date.
How to apply
Submit the cover letter, comprehensive CV, Word-format writing sample, and arrange for two academic referees to send references to [email protected]. Apply through the NUS Career Portal before 9 August 2026.
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