Job Description

Job Title:Pinsent Mason Research Fellow in International Arbitration

Dept. / School /Centre for Commercial Law Studies

Reports to: Director, School of International Arbitration

Job Context

The School of International Arbitration (SIA) is a centre of excellence in research and teaching of international arbitration and is part of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) in the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

The School of International Arbitration was established in 1985 to promote advanced teaching and research in the law and practice affecting international arbitration. Today the School is widely acknowledged as the leading teaching and research centre on international arbitration in the world.

Job Purpose

To undertake research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of Professor Loukas Mistelis, Principal Investigator, in order to realise the objectives and development of the Research Study on Corporate Attitudes towards Dispute Resolution. The focus will be on Technology, Media and Telecommunications companies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Contribute towards the Research Study on Corporate Attitudes of Technology, Media and Telecommunication companies towards Dispute Resolution
  2. Responsible, under the general guidance of Professor Loukas Mistelis, for undertaking the programme of work.
  1. Prepare reports of appropriate research results for public presentation through seminars and conferences. Contribute to writing papers summarising research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals (of high international standing where possible). Contribute to other reports where possible.
  2. Conduct empirical research as required by the research programme.
  3. Collect data and undertake any appropriate analysis of data as requested.
  1. Maintain appropriate databases, keeping accurate written and computerised records and to ensure that these records are stored in a secure place, and to maintain confidentiality of all electronically stored personal data in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
  2. Undertake literature and database searches for the research project, and to be able to interpret and present the findings of the literature searches and advise the research teams appropriately regarding potential projects as required by the line manager and PI Professor Loukas Mistelis.
  3. Keep up to date with subject related and professional issues, in particular, developments in the specific subject area.
  4. Comply with relevant College policies and regulations with due regard to financial matters, harassment, equal opportunities, public interest disclosure, health and safety, intellectual property and patenting, data protection or any other rules, regulations or codes binding on the member of staff.
  1. Participate in the College Appraisal Scheme (QMPAS) and demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
  1. Responsible, under the general guidance of the Line Manager and PI for undertaking the programme of work.
  1. To adopt flexible working practices where required
  1. Any other relevant activities related to the project as appropriate and such other duties as may be reasonably expected by the line manager.

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role, as reasonably requested by their line manager.

Additional Information

Grade: 4

Appointment period:March to August 2016

Current Location:Lincoln’s Inn Fields campus

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of the responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Person Specification

This table lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to perform the job effectively. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the extent to which they meet these requirements.

Requirements / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / PhD and/or equivalent professional experience in arbitration or dispute resolution and/or technology, media and telecommunications / D

LLM or other Master’s degree or relevant practice experience

/ E
Knowledge, Skills and Experience / Experience in relevant subject / research area / D
Appropriate publications record / D
Knowledge of international arbitration and empirical research methods / E
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records / E
Understanding of the research process / E
Computer literacy / E
Ability to organise and prioritise own work and organise research within the project timetable / E
Effective team working / E
Good oral and written communication skills / E
Analytical skills / E
Flexible and co-operative / E
Self-motivated and hardworking / E

E – Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done.

D – Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.