Herbert Smith Senior Research Fellow in Private International Law

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law is celebrating 50 years of independent research and discussion within a dynamic international and comparative legal context. It is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as the Herbert Smith Senior Research Fellow in Private International Law to lead the Institute's research and events programme in private international law at this exciting time. This post is generously supported by Herbert Smith LLP solicitors.

Applications are invited from those who wish to be part of this intellectually engaging, practically relevant and collegial environment. This post is a research post with no teaching duties, working directly with a broad network of those working in this field, and offering substantial leadership and public profile opportunities. It is essential that the applicant has a high degree of knowledge in private international law (conflicts of law).

The Fellow will be appointed with a five-year contract and a salary package within the Associate Professor/Reader range is expected, depending on qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to applicants seeking less than full-time employment. It is hoped that the Fellow will be able to commence as soon as possible.

Interested candidates must apply by sending a CV, together with a covering letter, by email to jobs@biicl.org. The closing date for applications is 16 March 2009.

Further important information about this post, including a job description, as well as information about the Institute generally, can be obtained at the Institute's website: www.biicl.org. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Institute's Director, Professor Robert McCorquodale, at r.mccorquodale@biicl.org or + 44 (0)207 862 5151.