GUS Germany GmbH

Your Responsibilities

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Provide guidance and support to postgraduate students throughout their final research projects (dissertations) in Business, Management and related disciplines, ensuring alignment with academic standards and programme requirements.

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Mentor postgraduate students in developing research proposals, selecting appropriate methodologies, and enhancing scholarly writing skills.

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Monitor the progress of research projects, offering constructive feedback and support to help students overcome challenges.

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Advise students on ethical considerations and research regulations relevant to their work.

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Spearhead the development and implementation of research strategies aligned with BSBI’s goals, focusing on all disciplines of the School.

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Identify and foster interdisciplinary research opportunities across different Faculties.

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Supervise and coordinate research initiatives at various faculties, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s vision.

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Manage research projects, including international collaborations such as Erasmus+, to enhance BSBI’s global research presence.

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Oversee and guide postgraduate students’ research activities, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with academic standards.

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Collaborate with faculty members to support and enhance the research capabilities of postgraduate students.

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Foster collaborations with external partners, industry stakeholders, and research institutions to enhance BSBI’s research ecosystem.

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Represent BSBI in national and international research forums.

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Provide regular reports and updates on the progress and impact of dissertation supervision.

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Cultivate a collaborative and innovative research culture within the School.

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Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in research and academia.

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Implement continuous improvement strategies for optimising research processes and outcomes.

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Actively participate in promotional activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of BSBI’s research endeavours.

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Collaborate closely with the Provost, and Deans of different Faculties for seamless integration of research activities within the overall academic framework.

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This role plays a pivotal part in advancing BSBI’s research agenda and contributing to its standing as a center of excellence in academia and innovation.

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Supervising up to 130 dissertations per academic year according to the curriculum and the needs of the School.

Your profile

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

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Master degree in an applicable Business, Management and related disciplines from a recognised institution.

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Highly desirable for candidates to have engaged in Doctoral studies.

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Strong working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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Strong working knowledge of data modelling/analytics systems and frameworks.

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Strong working knowledge of research philosophies.

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Strong working knowledge of research foundations and platforms around the world.

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Strong working knowledge of the systems of scientific/academic publishers around the world.

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A number of publications in scientific journals and conferences.

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Prior teaching experience in higher education at the University level.

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Sound knowledge of Educational Platforms (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

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Sound knowledge of research regulations and rules.

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Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules.

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Prior experience in a similar academic position in a University.

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Very good knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams.

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Fluent in spoken and written English (C2 level).

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

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Very good organizational and communication skills

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High social competence and assertiveness

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Maintaining an overview even with high workloads

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Entrepreneurial and economic way of thinking and working

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Resilient and flexible

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Motivated for further academic and professional development