1.负责IMBeR研究项目和文献数据库的数据管理与优化、搭建用户数据库。
2.协助IMBeR活动信息数据（例如通过会议和暑期班的注册表、问卷调查等获取的数据）的标准化采集和管理。
3.协助收集、分析和展示可以衡量或记录IMBeR更广泛影响力的数据。
4.协助IMBeR国际项目办公室（中国）战略主任和副主任组织协调国际会议，包括会议宣传、会务安排、准备会议报告等交付内容。
5.协助编辑IMBeR宣传资料，例如简报、海报、演示文稿、宣传册、短视频等。
6.协助国际项目办公室（中国），与国际项目办公室（加拿大）合作，为IMBeR科学指导委员会提供行政与后勤支持。
1.具有海洋科学、地理学等相关专业博士学位，有国际化和多元文化环境下的学习或工作经验；
3.具有出色的中英文书面和口语表达能力（多数为英文工作环境）；
4.具有优秀的沟通和人际交往能力：能够有效地对内对外汇报工作进展与问题；能够辅助线上会议；
5.具有出色的组织能力和问题解决能力，能够同时处理多项任务，按时完成交办的工作。
1.有兴趣使用开源传感器和软件（例如智能手机）设计简便的、低成本的海洋（生物）观测工具；
3.熟悉制作编排软件，如：Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Corel VideoStudio等；
We are seeking a Project Officer for the IMBeR International Project Office in Shanghai, China
The Integrated Marine Biosphere Research (IMBeR) project is an international research initiative focused on marine biosphere research working towards sustainable oceans at a time of global change. IMBeR has two International Project Offices: IPO-China and IPO-Canada. IPO-China is stationed at the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, ECNU, Shanghai, China. IPO-China shares administrative responsibilities with IPO-Canada to administer IMBeR activities. In addition, IPO-China promotes IMBeR scientific research activities in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African regions. IMBeR and ECNU are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Project Officer.
Tasks include:
1. Contributing to assessing and streamlining the data flow from IMBeR research projects and the publication database to users.
2. Assisting with the standardization of collection and management of data from IMBeR’s activities (e.g., through registration forms for conferences and summer schools, and through post-event surveys).
3. Assisting with the collection, analysis, and presentation of data that can measure the broader impact of IMBeR.
4. Assisting the Strategy Director and Deputy Director of the IPO-China with organization and coordination of international conferences and meetings, including meeting promotion, logistical arrangements, preparing meeting reports and deliverables.
5. Assisting with the development of IMBeR communication tools (e.g., newsletters, posters, presentations, brochures, short videos, etc.).
6. Assisting the IPO-China in cooperation with the IPO-Canada to provide logistical and administrative support for the IMBeR Scientific Steering Committee.
Basic requirements:
1. Ph.D. degree in marine science, geography, or related field, and experience studying or working in international and multicultural environments;
2. Knowledge of data management software, including GIS, webservices and data standards;
3. Excellent command of English and Chinese, both spoken and written (mostly working in an English-speaking environment);
4. Good communication skills: ability to report on progress and issues in an effective manner internally and externally; ability to facilitate virtual meetings;
5. Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving ability with a capacity to multitask, deliver on allocated tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferential requirements:
1. Willingness to devise simple low-cost ocean (organism) observing tools using open source sensors and software (e.g., smart-phone);
2. Experience in data and/or database administration as well as data migration;
3. Knowledge of illustrative and editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Corel VideoStudio);
4. Previous experience in academic event planning and coordination.
The position is initially for one year, and the successful candidate will sign the contract of employment with ECNU. The salary will be around 150,000-200,000 in CNY per year, depending on the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience that the candidate brings to the role. In addition, medical insurance and other welfare benefits are provided in accordance with ECNU regulations and Shanghai local policy. Applicants in the final year of their PhD, need to graduate by 1 August 2023 to qualify for consideration.
To apply, please send a cover letter (in English) describing your research interests and explaining why you are interested in the position, your CV, and the contact details of two referees to rsgl@ecnu.edu.cn before 6 June 2023. Please use “Your Name + IMBeR Project Officer” as the email subject line. Applicant data will be treated as strictly confidential. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interviews and tests.
Contact information
Ms. Wang
Telephone: 021-54836021
