Recruitment Announcement for Research Associates
Beijing University of Agriculture and Harper Adams University, UK:
International Food Industry, Business Management and Supply Chain Research Centre
Appointment:
One Research Associate Posts in international Food Industry, Business Management and Supply Chain Studies.
Location:
Beijing University of Agriculture
Background:
Beijing University of Agriculture and Harper Adams University UK began a collaborative international higher education programme in 2003 with the launch of two bachelor degree courses in International Business Management and Food Quality with Retail Management. These have proved highly successful both in student recruitment and in the quality of graduates qualifying through the programme. The partner Universities have further strengthened their collaboration and joint courses by developing joint research activities which will align with and underpin their teaching programmes. They accordingly have signed a co-operative agreement to undertake research projects into the International Food Industry and Supply Chain Management. One new Research Associate posts have been created to undertake directed research in support of these objectives. The purpose of the research is to undertake a range of studies and analyses of changes in market conditions, business and supply chain management practices, in consumer attitudes and behaviour in China’s food and retail goods and services markets, and food quality and safety management in the food supply chain.
Job description:
- Full-time employment
- Undertake research projects relating to Food Industry and Supply Chain Management Studies initiated by staff of BUA and HAU
- Supervise or support student group research projects and/or academic practice relating to International Business Management and Food Quality with Retail Management degree courses
- Conduct appropriate primary research - interviews (structured and open) and/or focus groups etc.
- Design, implement and analyse surveys as appropriate
- Conduct monitoring exercises as appropriate
- Conduct secondary research – for example: library and web resources, official statistics, legislation and policy, published research, organisational profiles
- Provide feedback and communicate with BUA and HAU staff leading specific projects.
- Report regularly as required on progress to the Project Director at the BUA International Centre and periodically to the Project Director based at Harper Adams University
Job and Person requirements:
- Minimum education level to MSc in a relevant subject area
- Two years of prior professional experience of research in a University and/or commercial business environment would be desirable
- An understanding of and interest in supply chain management, retail sector and food production, technology and food safety issues
- The ability to work independently and to be self motivated
- Excellent oral communication skills in Mandarin and English – essential (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is preferred)
- Excellent written skills in English for British academic reports and publishing in international journals – essential
- An understanding and experience of conducting statistical surveys and analysis using SPSS or an equivalent software package
- Experience in writing reports and/or publishing academic papers in the English language is also desirable.
Duration of contract:
An initial two-year contract, with a review of performance after 1 year and the potential for further renewal depending on successful research outputs of the Centre.
Important note:
- The posts are full-time contract positions. ICBUA will not be responsible for an application for a Beijing Resident Card, and will not hold the personnel file of the appointees. (*此职位为全额拨款事业单位编制外聘用，不转户口和档案关系)
- Remuneration will be between RMB4,500-5,500Yuan/month before tax in the first year and subject to review at the end of that year up to a maximum of RMB6,600Yuan/month. All the social charges payment are according to the related national regulation. （*工资待遇为4,500-5,500元/月[税前]，根据第一年的业绩评估最高可涨至6,600元/月，并按国家规定交纳相关保险。）
Recruitment Process:
- Candidates should submit a typewritten letter of application setting out their reasons for the application and the experience and personal attributes they would bring to the post, accompanied by their CV. Both the letter and CV should be in Chinese and English. These can either be emailed (Email address: cuilina1201@163.com), or posted to the International College of Beijing University of Agriculture（ICBUA）, before 9th May 2014
- Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in English in Beijing at the ICBUA on Monday 12th May 2014.
- Candidates will be expected to make a short presentation in English at their interview of some research they have conducted.
通信地址：
北京市昌平区回龙观镇北农路7号
北京农学院国际学院
邮政编码：102206
Contact Us:
International College of Beijing University of Agriculture
7# Bei Nong Lu，Hui Long Guan Zhen
Chang Ping, Beijing, P.R.China
Postcode: 102206
Tel: 80799005 80799502
Webpage: http://www.bua.edu.cn/
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招聘“中外合作办学项目教学研究助理”
北京农学院与英国哈珀亚当斯大学
国际食品工业、商务管理与供应链管理教学研究中心
拟聘人数：1人
工作地点: 北京农学院
背景介绍：
2003年开始，北京农学院和英国哈珀亚当斯大学在国际商务管理、食品质量与零售管理2个专业开展本科合作办学，取得了显著的办学成果。两校通过立足合作办学专业教学开展合作研究，进一步巩固和加强双方合作及合作专业办学，并签署了国际食品工业及供应链管理合作研究协议。现拟招聘1名教学研究助理，承担在市场条件、商务及供应链管理实践、食品与零售服务市场中的消费者态度与行为、以及食品供应链中的食品质量与安全管理等方面的研究与分析工作。
岗位描述:
- 全职
- 承担北京农学院和哈珀亚当斯大学教师主持的相关课题研究工作
- 指导或支持国际商务管理专业、食品质量与零售管理专业学生研究小组和实践教学活动
- 开展所需的初级研究工作—如Interview、Focus Groups等
- 设计、开展和分析所需的调查工作
- 开展所需的运行监测工作
- 开展二手资料研究工作—如：图书馆及网络资源、官方统计、法规政策、已发表的研究成果、以及机构资料等
- 与北京农学院和哈珀亚当斯大学的子课题负责教师保持沟通并及时反馈
- 定期向北京农学院和哈珀亚当斯大学项目负责人报告工作情况
应聘条件:
- 相关专业硕士学位
- 具有大学或企业2年研究经历者优先
- 熟悉供应链管理、零售业，食品生产、技术及食品安全问题
- 具有独立工作能力和工作热情
- 优秀的沟通能力和英语交流能力—重要（达到IELTS6.5或相当水平者优先）
- 优秀的英语写作能力：符合英国高校课程报告和国际学术期刊要求—重要
- 具有良好的统计分析能力、运用SPSS等相关软件的能力和实践经验
- 具有用英文撰写报告和/或发表学术论文者经历者优先
聘任期限:
2年（1年后业绩评估）
重要说明:
- 此职位为全额拨款事业单位编制外聘用，不转户口和档案关系
- 工资待遇为4500-5500元/月[税前]，根据第一年的业绩评估最高可涨至6600元/月，并按国家规定交纳相关保险。
应聘者请于2014年5月9日前将中英文求职信（包括应聘原因、经历及个性等）和中英文简历邮寄或发送至 cuilina1201@163.com，经过初选后将通知面试，面试采用英文，包括应聘者对科研工作的简介（Presentation），面试时间定于2014年5月12日，面试地点在北京农学院国际学院。
通信地址：
北京市昌平区回龙观镇北农路7号
北京农学院国际学院 崔老师
邮政编码：102206
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