Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Climate Change & Corporate Law

About the role

The Asia‑Pacific Centre for Environmental Law at NUS Law, in partnership with the Quadrature Climate Foundation, seeks an outstanding researcher to join a one‑year, full‑time post‑doctoral fellowship. Working closely with Dr. Jolene Lin and Prof. Ernest Lim, you will advance a cutting‑edge agenda on corporate climate accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research programme on climate change and corporate law.
• Produce high‑quality scholarly outputs, including journal articles and book chapters.
• Collaborate with senior faculty to shape interdisciplinary research directions.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and field research as needed.
• Maintain residence on the NUS campus for the duration of the appointment.

Required profile

• PhD (or imminent award) in law, preferably with focus on climate change, corporate governance, or transnational environmental law.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct empirical or interdisciplinary legal research.
• Strong motivation, independence, and teamwork skills across disciplines and jurisdictions.

Required skills

• Legal research and academic writing.
• Data analysis for empirical legal studies.
• Familiarity with climate‑related regulatory frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly remuneration (SGD 5,900‑6,600).
• Eligibility for research and conference funding through APCEL.
• Lockable workstation and office space on the NUS Law campus.
• Access to a selective network of QCF Fellows for interdisciplinary collaboration.