Research Faculty – Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, BSBI Berlin (Freelancer)

Your Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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

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

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

• Identify and foster interdisciplinary research opportunities across different Faculties.

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

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

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

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

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

• Represent BSBI in national and international research forums.

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

• Cultivate a collaborative and innovative research culture within the School.

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

• Implement continuous improvement strategies for optimising research processes and outcomes.

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

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

• 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.

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

Your profile

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

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

• Highly desirable for candidates to have engaged in Doctoral studies.

• Strong working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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

• Strong working knowledge of research philosophies.

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

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

• A number of publications in scientific journals and conferences.

• Prior teaching experience in higher education at the University level.

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

• Sound knowledge of research regulations and rules.

• Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules.

• Prior experience in a similar academic position in a University.

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

• Fluent in spoken and written English (C2 level).

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Very good organizational and communication skills

• High social competence and assertiveness

• Maintaining an overview even with high workloads

• Entrepreneurial and economic way of thinking and working

• Resilient and flexible

• Motivated for further academic and professional development