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Monday, December 8, 2014
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Research Investigator

Job Description China Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research in Shanghai is focused on discovering novel therapeutic drugs against diseases prevalent to China and understanding epigenetic causes of diseases. We utilize RNAi screening technology to look for novel therapeutic targets and to study mechanisms of new drugs. We are seeking an expert who is familiar with various genetic screening technology, including siRNA, shRNA and CRISPR. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the genetic screening platform to support our drug discovery effort. The successful candidate will work closely with other project groups to apply RNAi screening technology to a variety of cellular and in vivo systems. He/She will design experiments, develop novel protocols, and interpret datasets with bioinformatics scientists and biologists. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment. EEO Statement The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Minimum requirements • Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related fields with minimum 5 years of related research experience. • Postdoc experience and strong publication in a related field is essential. • Strong expertise in CRISPR, siRNA, shRNA or other genetic screening technology. • Strong expertise in conceiving ideas, designing experiments and interpreting results utilizing screening technology. • Work experience in biotech/pharma industry is highly preferred. • Hands-on experience with various cellular and in vivo models. • Hands-on experience with various screening approaches. • Experience with collaborating with multiple teams and working with CROs. • Strong interest in bioinformatics data analysis is preferred. • Highly self-motivated and highly collaborative. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.



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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
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(Senior) Research Engineer - Polymer and Process Engineering - Careers International - New York, NY

BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific
A powerful innovation hub for the region

BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific (Shanghai) is BASF’s largest research site in Asia Pacific and an important component of BASF’s global research and development (R&D) network. Spanning 35,000 square meters, the Innovation Campus Asia Pacific is located at Pudong Shanghai, adjacent to the new BASF Greater China headquarters. Since its inauguration in November 2012, it has formed a strong R&D network with various BASF sites and universities in Greater China, Japan, South Korea and other countries in Asia.

A comprehensive approach from technology scouting to product launch, the close cooperation of research, development, business teams on one site and the proximity to Asia's most important production assets are the key elements of the new R&D site. Composed of the new R&D Center, Asian Technical Centers and a Polyurethane Technical R&D Center, the Innovation Campus Asia Pacific conducts innovation activities with a regional and global scope for different industries. Around 450 researchers and developers in technical teams from several regional business units come together, forming a powerful innovation hub for BASF in Asia Pacific.

At the site, scientists from over six different countries and with strong international experience focus on advanced materials and sustainable solutions. Examples include bio-based polymers for home and personal care applications, tailor-made binders for architectural coatings, polymers and formulations for building chemistry, thermally conductive plastics for energy-efficient lighting, and advanced polyurethane formulations for foot-wear components. Additionally, a strong analytics and material physics team, a formulation research platform and a process & chemical engineering department support the R&D activities.

Location: BASF Auxiliary Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Originated from Germany, BASF - The Chemical Company has a rich and long history for more than 125 years in Asia Pacific. BASF (China) Company Ltd. is now establishing the Innovation Campus in Shanghai, which will be the R&D platform of BASF in Asia Pacific. You could be a member of the starting team. We are currently looking for a:

(Senior) Research Engineer - Polymer and Process Engineering in Shanghai (m/f)
What you can expect:
You will start an 8-12 months training at our research facilities in Germany and continue your research activities within our Asian international research teams in Shanghai, China. As a (Senior) Research Engineer in our Advanced Materials & Systems Research division you will work in an interdisciplinary team. In close cooperation with our product development units, you will develop new and optimize existing polymer processes and transfer new products from lab scale to pilot and production scale. In addition, you will observe and evaluate technology trends and build up an excellent network within the BASF global research community, operational unit experts and engineering. This job offers a perfect starting point for your career at BASF.

What we expect:
You have earned a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Technology. In addition, you have in-depth expertise in one or more of the following areas: reaction engineering, chemical process engineering, thermal process engineering / thermodynamics (heat and mass transfer) or process modeling. First experience with polymer processes or synthesis is welcome but not mandatory. A very good command of English as well as Chinese is necessary for this role. Furthermore, you demonstrate a high level of creativity and personal initiative and you work well in global teams.

We offer:
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team and excellent career opportunities in an international company.

Working area: Research & Development

Location: BASF Auxiliary Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai

Working hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Expect to be surprised by the exciting range of career opportunities at BASF.

» Apply Now

Please review all application instructions before applying.


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Saturday, November 29, 2014
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Research Scientist - Material Job (Shanghai, ShangHai, China)

GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.comU.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Essential Responsibilities:
? Work closely with research scientists from multidisciplinary on programs
? Analyze existing problems from material science point of view and translate the solutions to material needs.
? Set strategy to meet the materials needs by screen, synthesis, functionalization, processing and testing for various applications including water treatment, life science & surface engineering.
? To ensure your 100% compliance with the Safe Production Law of P.R. China and with GE's EHS policy (
20.3), all CTC employees must:
"Understand and comply with CTC's EHS policy, safety instructions and established job specific safety signals; complete applicable EHS training; participate in accident, injury & illness prevention activities; enhance their knowledge of risk mitigation and emergency response skills; and timely report near-miss cases, unsafe conditions and acts."Qualifications/requirements:
? PhD with 3+ years research experience in organic/polymer chemistry or material science or surface engineering;
? Proven practical experience in molecular design, synthesis and formulation in new material development and water treatment applications;
? Ability to build and maintain good customer relationships;
? Excellent problem solving skills-ability to consider overall problem, identify root causes and can-do attitude.Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Desired Characteristics: ? Self-motivator, independent thinker, quick adaption to a new area; ? High energy with passion for excellence; ? Demonstrated ability to set and achieve aggressive goals and targets ? Embrace change and technology evolution as an opportunity ? Excellent team player with good communication skills and commitment; ? Strong environmental, health and safety ethics; ? Fluent oral and written communication in English
Job Segments: Chemistry, Scientific, Research Scientist, Research, Engineer, Science, Engineering


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Friday, November 28, 2014
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(Senior) Research Engineer - Polymer and Process Engineering - Careers International - Miami, FL

BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific
A powerful innovation hub for the region

BASF Innovation Campus Asia Pacific (Shanghai) is BASF’s largest research site in Asia Pacific and an important component of BASF’s global research and development (R&D) network. Spanning 35,000 square meters, the Innovation Campus Asia Pacific is located at Pudong Shanghai, adjacent to the new BASF Greater China headquarters. Since its inauguration in November 2012, it has formed a strong R&D network with various BASF sites and universities in Greater China, Japan, South Korea and other countries in Asia.

A comprehensive approach from technology scouting to product launch, the close cooperation of research, development, business teams on one site and the proximity to Asia's most important production assets are the key elements of the new R&D site. Composed of the new R&D Center, Asian Technical Centers and a Polyurethane Technical R&D Center, the Innovation Campus Asia Pacific conducts innovation activities with a regional and global scope for different industries. Around 450 researchers and developers in technical teams from several regional business units come together, forming a powerful innovation hub for BASF in Asia Pacific.

At the site, scientists from over six different countries and with strong international experience focus on advanced materials and sustainable solutions. Examples include bio-based polymers for home and personal care applications, tailor-made binders for architectural coatings, polymers and formulations for building chemistry, thermally conductive plastics for energy-efficient lighting, and advanced polyurethane formulations for foot-wear components. Additionally, a strong analytics and material physics team, a formulation research platform and a process & chemical engineering department support the R&D activities.

Location: BASF Auxiliary Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Originated from Germany, BASF - The Chemical Company has a rich and long history for more than 125 years in Asia Pacific. BASF (China) Company Ltd. is now establishing the Innovation Campus in Shanghai, which will be the R&D platform of BASF in Asia Pacific. You could be a member of the starting team. We are currently looking for a:

(Senior) Research Engineer - Polymer and Process Engineering in Shanghai (m/f)
What you can expect:
You will start an 8-12 months training at our research facilities in Germany and continue your research activities within our Asian international research teams in Shanghai, China. As a (Senior) Research Engineer in our Advanced Materials & Systems Research division you will work in an interdisciplinary team. In close cooperation with our product development units, you will develop new and optimize existing polymer processes and transfer new products from lab scale to pilot and production scale. In addition, you will observe and evaluate technology trends and build up an excellent network within the BASF global research community, operational unit experts and engineering. This job offers a perfect starting point for your career at BASF.

What we expect:
You have earned a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Technology. In addition, you have in-depth expertise in one or more of the following areas: reaction engineering, chemical process engineering, thermal process engineering / thermodynamics (heat and mass transfer) or process modeling. First experience with polymer processes or synthesis is welcome but not mandatory. A very good command of English as well as Chinese is necessary for this role. Furthermore, you demonstrate a high level of creativity and personal initiative and you work well in global teams.

We offer:
Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team and excellent career opportunities in an international company.

Working area: Research & Development

Location: BASF Auxiliary Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai

Working hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Expect to be surprised by the exciting range of career opportunities at BASF.

» Apply Now

Please review all application instructions before applying.


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Sunday, November 23, 2014
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EEDP- Research Job (Beijing, BeiJing, China)

About Us: GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that are helping a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare's expertise in medical imagine and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring and life support systems, disease research, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping physicians detect disease earlier and to tailor personalized treatments for patients.
GE Healthcare offers a broad range of products and services that are improving productivity in health and enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases, and other conditions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $15 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 43,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. GE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications/Requirements: - Doctor/Master degree with Engineering or healthcare industry related background such as Biomedical Engineering, physics etc.
- Has accumulated certain level of technical foundation in a particular area with practical engineering project or research work
- Has a strong commitment to a career in technology in GEHC
- Has leadership potential, and demonstrated analytic approach to problem solving.
- Is an active & quick learner
- Geographic mobility (this is a rotational program and locations vary by job assignments)
- Other desired characteristics include: well-developed written and oral communication skills, business acumen, integrity, self-motivation, maturity, and ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Preference will be given to doctor/master degree candidates that have prior intern, co-op, or research experience in the clinical research such as clinical trial, new medical solution of medical devices.

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Monday, November 17, 2014
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Manager, Outcomes Research, APAC

Job Description: 

Responsibilities:


Provide Outcomes Research support across the Asia Region reporting to the Regional Senior Director, Marketing - Swine and Poultry, APAC with dotted line to the Director of Outcomes Research, US Operations.
The Manager, Outcomes Research - APAC under the supervision of the Regional Senior Director, Marketing develops and implements outcomes and economic strategies supporting medical and marketing programs for specific brands within the region.
Support will be mainly focused on Swine and Poultry business with additional support available to Companion Animal and Ruminant opportunities if identified.
Work within a cross-functional team to support overall marketing and sales objectives for the region.
Actively collaborate with countries to demonstrate the economic value of products to our key customers.
Actively collaborate with VMRD and other colleagues to insure access to data.

Qualifications:


Masters degree (MA, MS or MPH) with 3+ years experience in veterinary and/or human health services research, public health, epidemiology, or health economics.


Experience in animal health/agriculture clinical or economic research preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical research, study design and statistical analysis along the continuum of drug development helpful.
Hands on experience in the evaluation of health care interventions and conducting health economics, health related quality of life, and/or health services research studies or in a consulting capacity.
Demonstrated ability to link economic evaluation to identified business needs in order to support marketing and sales objectives.
Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external customers with limited supervisory support; ability to influence key members of team effectively.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills required.

An additional Asian language a plus


Excellent project management skills required.

Posting Information


Position Location: Shanghai, China
Compensation: Local package applicable
Department:Swine and Poultry


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Thursday, October 30, 2014
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Analyst 1 - Research and Analytics Job (Shanghai, ShangHai, China)

Essential Responsibilities: Define and execute portfolio and program analytics, data pulls, file generation, etc. to support all assigned marketing initiatives. Set up testing strategies and prepare results for in-store promotions, direct mail campaigns, email marketing campaigns, application contests or other marketing efforts. Analyze the portfolio to identify marketing opportunities and segmentation & targeting strategies. Drive process improvement in CRM system to support program execution and reporting/analysis. Assist marketing and client teams analytic requests and produce monthly dashboard reporting on performance. Manage workflow and on time delivery of all requests for reports, ad hoc analysis, program results, modeling, targeting and segmentation strategies. Work with Analytic leader to prioritize initiatives and manage expectations. Oversee and partner with offshore resources on program execution, backend analytics & reporting needs to meet client CTQs. Act as a statistical and analytic consultant for large-scale initiatives, providing guidance for the design, analysis, & measurement phases of the projects. Develop presentations and program report outs for marketing campaigns and initiatives including strategic recommendations and cost/benefit analysis and present to the client team.

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Analyst 1 - Research and Analytics Job (Shanghai, ShangHai, China)

Essential Responsibilities: Define and execute portfolio and program analytics, data pulls, file generation, etc. to support all assigned marketing initiatives. Set up testing strategies and prepare results for in-store promotions, direct mail campaigns, email marketing campaigns, application contests or other marketing efforts. Analyze the portfolio to identify marketing opportunities and segmentation & targeting strategies. Drive process improvement in CRM system to support program execution and reporting/analysis. Assist marketing and client teams analytic requests and produce monthly dashboard reporting on performance. Manage workflow and on time delivery of all requests for reports, ad hoc analysis, program results, modeling, targeting and segmentation strategies. Work with Analytic leader to prioritize initiatives and manage expectations. Oversee and partner with offshore resources on program execution, backend analytics & reporting needs to meet client CTQs. Act as a statistical and analytic consultant for large-scale initiatives, providing guidance for the design, analysis, & measurement phases of the projects. Develop presentations and program report outs for marketing campaigns and initiatives including strategic recommendations and cost/benefit analysis and present to the client team.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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Analyst 1 - Research and Analytics Job (Shanghai, ShangHai, China)

Essential Responsibilities: Define and execute portfolio and program analytics, data pulls, file generation, etc. to support all assigned marketing initiatives. Set up testing strategies and prepare results for in-store promotions, direct mail campaigns, email marketing campaigns, application contests or other marketing efforts. Analyze the portfolio to identify marketing opportunities and segmentation & targeting strategies. Drive process improvement in CRM system to support program execution and reporting/analysis. Assist marketing and client teams analytic requests and produce monthly dashboard reporting on performance. Manage workflow and on time delivery of all requests for reports, ad hoc analysis, program results, modeling, targeting and segmentation strategies. Work with Analytic leader to prioritize initiatives and manage expectations. Oversee and partner with offshore resources on program execution, backend analytics & reporting needs to meet client CTQs. Act as a statistical and analytic consultant for large-scale initiatives, providing guidance for the design, analysis, & measurement phases of the projects. Develop presentations and program report outs for marketing campaigns and initiatives including strategic recommendations and cost/benefit analysis and present to the client team.

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Sunday, July 22, 2012
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Research and Development Manager

Synchromesh - Watermark - China - * Advanced Metals and Alloys * North East China Location Our client has a 25 year history as one of the worldâ??s leading companies in the Mineral Sands Materials Business in China and in produ

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Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Japanese Research Associate - Shanghai

Our client is a London-based primary research firm focused on facilitating consultations with industry specialists in Europe, helping private equity firms, hedge funds and their advisors develop insights and understand critical issues associated with investment decisions in European markets. Our client deals with some of the world's leading hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and strategy consultancies. They seek out the expertise of our client to develop insights and gather critical and sometimes niche information regarding investment decisions. These firms trust our client to connect them with sources of industry knowledge while following all legal and ethical guidelines as part of a stringent compliance framework.

This permanent job is based in Shanghai but will focus on the Japanese markets. 

Tasks candidates should expect to undertake would include:-

Network Development:

•Develop and grow network in Japan.

•Attend and recruit at networking or industry conferences.

Process setup:

• Continuously review processes and the service provided to clients.

• Build up the recruiting framework (standardize the process, identify Japan related research tools).

Project Execution:

• Act as advisor to internal and external clients and manage expectations.

• Flawlessly execute on Japan related projects.

• Act as back up for the Research Manager.

RA/Team Management

• Hire and train of junior RA and interns as needed.

• Ensure quick turn-around times and high quality matching.

• Ensure balance between recruiting of new specialists and re-using existing specialists.

• Ensure compliance processes are respected.

• Ensure projects, specialist and client communication are properly logged.

• Training (on- the- job) of junior RA’s and interns.

• Communicate performance issues to the Resourcing Manager and to RA’s, where appropriate.

The most suitable intern for this position would have the following:-

•Native Japanese required.

•Fluency in English.

•At least three years working experience.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build relationships in person or on the phone.

•IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Office.

•Team management experience.

•Resourceful and able to think laterally.

•Diligent, proactive, well organised approach.

•Willing to work in a busy environment which is, at times, high pressure.

•Flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile.

•Outgoing personality.

•Willing and able to 'cold call’ and speak confidently to specialists.


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Saturday, June 9, 2012
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Research and Development - Administrative Assistant - Beijing - China

Procter & Gamble - Beijing - Title: Research and Development - Administrative Assistant - Beijing - China Location: CN-Beijing-Beijing The administrative assistant is responsible for providing wide-ranging administrative, systems and secretarial support to one or more P&G managers (normally Band II and above

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Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Cloud Computing Research SDE- Microsoft Research Asia-Shanghai Job (Shanghai, CN)

Job Category: Research
Location: Shanghai, CN
Job ID: 774561-67065
Division: Corporate Research & Development

Cloud Computing Research Software Development Engineer
Location: Shanghai

MSRA is working closely with STB (Server and Tools Business/China)/China on customer-driven research projects in the Cloud/Azure space. Those projects are derived from key customers of STB/C (Server and Tools Business/China), typically involving the processing and management of large-scale data, and will strategically leveraging both Microsoft’s core assets as well as open source components.

This position is in Shanghai Zi Zhu Campus, co-locating with STB/C, but may require travel to the Beijing campus. The candidate will directly report Cloud Computing Principle Researcher of MSRA.

Job Qualifications:
• A MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, ideally in system/distributed system fields
• Demonstrated capability in building large-scale distributed systems
• Core attributes of a research mindset: curious, passionate and eager to learn
• Core attributes of a system research mindset: pragmatic and elegant problem solving skills, love to build systems
• Strong written and communication skills; adept in cross-team collaboration
• 1 or 2 years of industrial experience desired, but not a core requirements

Job Requirements:
Work with researchers in System Group of MSRA, interns and STB/C colleagues; ability to manage, drive and execute multiple parallel projects across multiple virtual teams; ability to directly communicate with end customers.

Desirable Skills:
1. Experience with research projects a plus.
2. Experience with OS internals, compilers, Python, .NET, Java and distributed system
3. Familiarity with Hadoop a strong plus

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
GCR:CN:DEV:EN


Job Segments: Cloud, Computer Science, Developer, Java, Open Source, R&D, Research, Technology


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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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First Line Maintenance Analysis & Market Research Manager

TANGENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - China - First line maintenance competitiveness analysis and market research Manager required for Global Telecommunications Company in China Working as part of the Service and R&D department you will have the following responsibilities: Establish the channel to collect the market competit

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Monday, April 9, 2012
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Clinical Research Associate (for growing midsize CRO)

Theorem Clinical Research - Shanghai - Qualifications: Think Theorem -Think Ahead! - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or RN certificate required. Degree in Life Sciences preferred. - At least 3 to 6 mon

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Saturday, March 3, 2012
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Field researcher for VSO/IDS research project, Beijing, China

Field researcher for VSO/IDS research project, Beijing, ChinaClosing Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Apply today and you could be…

Field researcher for the VSO/IDS Valuing Volunteering research project, China, for 24 months Background

Valuing Volunteering is a global action-research project, based on a partnership between VSO, the Institute for Development Studies and other volunteering organisations, to understand the impact of volunteering on poverty. The methodological approach will be systemic action research, which combines 'learning through doing' with an analysis of the wider systems that inhibit and enable change. This research will be carried out by VSO International volunteers working with VSO country offices and other volunteering organisations in China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines.

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue. Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO's strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: 'How does volunteering affect poverty?' The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue. This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about 'achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.' It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

Work with VSO's chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in China.Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in China.Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in China.Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

What skills, experience and personal qualities are needed for the role

You will have a degree in development or social research . You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest…

You'll be based in Beijing, China's capital city. Beijing is a wonderfully modern city with an elaborate and colourful history, which makes for an exciting and diverse experience. As a former Olympic city, Beijing has well established public transport systems, including trams, light railway, subways and buses. Despite being the centre of China's political and economic life, Beijing still manages to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and you may see locals finding time to sit out on the streets, play chess and watch the world go by.

We'll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Interested? Please apply online at www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/apply-now

Please quote job reference: CH0802/1/1 in your application form.

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Post-doctoral Research Fellows (Ecosystem Service Valuation & Ecosystem Management in Africa and Asia Pacific; 4 positions), Beijing

Post-doctoral Research Fellows (Ecosystem Service Valuation & Ecosystem Management in Africa and Asia Pacific; 4 positions), Beijing

Vacancy Announcement, Postdoctoral Research Fellows in 2012

International Ecosystem Management Partnership

International Ecosystem Management Partnership (IEMP), co-sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), was officially launched on Nov 18th 2011 in Beijing. IEMP is the first UNEP collaborative programme in the south and for the south. The core mandate of IEMP is to synthesis science findings for decision making on ecosystem management in all developing countries, this is supported by three inter-linked initiatives: Monitoring and Capacity Building, Integrated Knowledge Management, and Science for Policy. IEMP is hosted by the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Recourses Research of CAS, Beijing, China.

IEMP's work in 2012 will focus on Africa, especially on the theme of ecosystem assessment and sustainable ecosystem management, including providing policy and capacity support to African countries.

Four postdoctoral research fellow vacancies in IEMP are open for application, in the domains of Ecosystem Service Valuation, and Ecosystem Management in Africa and Asia-Pacific (see table below). All successful candidates are requested to work for IEMP full time for two years, including project implementation in developing countries. The incumbents will be paid and supported according to the CAS policies and based in Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research of CAS, Beijing, China.

The candidates must have obtained a PhD degree in relevant disciplines specified on the table below, fluent in English, good communication skills and team work. Candidates with experiences of working in Africa and/or Asia-pacific are desirable.

Documents for application:

1. An application letter and your CV;

2. List of published papers and 1-3 representative papers in PDF format;

3. Contact information of two referees

Deadline for application: 31 March 2012

Contract Person: Ms Guoqin Wang, Assistant to the Director IEMP

Tel/Fax): 86-10-6488 9031

E-mail:info@unep-iemp.org

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IEMP Postdoctoral Research Fellow Recruitment Plan for 2012

Asia Pacific adaptation Ecosystem Study on issues of ecosystem monitoring Ecology/Environment Xiubo YU management in and assessment, disaster management, /Remote Sensing and Bingfang WU

water policy, and food security GIS/ Geography

Africa

Brief Introduction of IEMP Supervisors

Dr. Linxiu Zhang is the Coordinator of IEMP Science for Policy Initiative. She is a professor of and Deputy Director at the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy (CCAP) of CAS. She obtained her PhD from University of Reading in England. For the last 30 years, most of her research concentrates on policy relevant studies on agricultural and rural development in China, including public investment in agriculture and its impact on growth, poverty and inequality, poverty and environmental dynamics, and integrated resource management at community level, community governance and public goods investments, the New Cooperative Medical System, and the economics of education.

Dr. Jian Liu is the Director of UNEP International Ecosystem Management Partnership and a visiting professor in Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, since July 2010. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Chief of UNEP Climate Change Adaptation Unit since January 2008 and the Deputy Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since June 2005. His earlier positions include Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Resources and Environment of CAS, Director of the Chinese Ecosystem Research Network, and Manager of Environment Program of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Dr. Xiubo Yu is the Coordinator of IEMP Monitoring and Capacity Building Initiative. He is a professor in Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS and Secretary General of Chinese Ecosystem Research Network (CERN). He has 20 years' experience in ecosystem conservation and management policy, including river basin management, and eco-environment economics and policies, as well as long term ecological monitoring and capacity building. He has also served as Director of Freshwater and Marine Programme of WWF China.

Dr. Bingfang Wu is the Coordinator of the IEMP Integrated Knowledge Management Initiative. He is a professor of water resources and remote sensing application, and Director of Division for Agriculture and Ecology in the Institute of Remote Sensing Application of CAS. He also serves as Director of the 'Information Center of Ecological and Environmental Monitoring Network for the Three Gorges Project'. He got his PhD degree in Tsinghua University, also has 4-years work experiences in Eurosense Belfotop N.V. Belgium in Brussels. He has published more than 100 papers. His research interests include the remote sensing applications in ecosystem management and climate change adaptation.


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Research Manager-OEM-SMSG-Beijing Job (Beijing, CN)

Job Category: Marketing
Location: Beijing, CN
Job ID: 786866-75225
Division: Marketing

Position Title: Research Manager - OEM

Department: OEM, Consumer Channel Group - Greater China Region

Reports to: Director Partner/Channel Marketing Manager-OEM

Job Location: Beijing, China

In the years ahead, Microsoft has a unique opportunity to grow one of its largest and most profitable businesses, the Windows business, for one of the most strategic growth markets in the world, China. With China becoming the largest PC market in the world, there is a strong need to deeply understand the changing dynamics of the PC market and provide relevant market insight. The Research Manager in China will be responsible for capturing a solid understanding of the PC market, developing data intelligence models to develop deeper, consistent understanding of the channels and dynamics within the market, and also lead analytics that support strategy & business planning and business performance reviews throughout the fiscal year.

In this position, you will work closely with an internal virtual team across Greater China and corporate HQ as well as local customers and partners. The key audiences with which you will be connecting include:

Support the GCR OEM GM to present market intelligence, insights and support key business planning and review processes to the GCR Executive Leadership team

Working with an extended group of product marketing managers, OEM sales teams and finance teams within GCR (Hong Kong, Taiwan, PRC)

Primary GCR liaison with corporate PCMIT organization to provide local knowledge/input to global PC market intelligence forecasts and reports

Work with outside vendors and analysts contributing to the local market data & insights gathering

Engagement directly with OEM customers and their channels to gain deeper market insight

Key Responsibilities

This job includes a combination of market intelligence, data analytics, and insights used for business planning and performance measurement. Specific Responsibilities include:

GCR PC Market Intelligence

- Work with local internal and external sources to develop local PC and server market forecasts on a quarterly basis and liaise with corporate HQ to represent local market views

- Establish methodologies and processes to efficiently capture local market input from multiple internal and external data sources and rationalize in a view that is representative of the entire market

- Develop strong relationships with local analysts, OEM account team and other channels to develop insights behind historical PC market performance and future outlook

China PC Channel Intelligence

- Drive an initiative to establish a complete view of the PC channel Map in China - end-to-end view of the PC Hardware Channel for Consumer and Commercial

- Work with outside vendors and internal stakeholders to develop a data intelligence model that provides continuous updates to the PC Channel Map

- Ensure the data intelligence model is integrated with key channel programs and initiatives such that they are used to measure performance of the programs and also to gather information that feeds ongoing insights and reporting from the channel

Busines Performance Measurement and Analytics to support business planning and reviews

- Develop views that correlate business performance from the investments made for the China Windows business to the the trends reported in the PC market

- Ensure measurement systems in place with key performance inidcators to anticipate performance of the Windows business vs. the PC market on a monthly and quarterly basis

- Annual FY Planning: Support annual planning process - using current forecast and historical PC market data together with modeling of impact of future investments.

- Mid-Year Review Planning: Drive the market intelligence and analytics, Windows business and OEM-level performance as part of the annual Mid-Year Review process, including the ultimate deliverable of the PC Hardware map and supporting data analysis and insight.

- Quarterly and Monthly Business Review Processes:Identify necessary market intelligence and business performance data required on monthly and quarterly Rhythm of Business (ROB) and integrate this information tightly into the ROB

Communicating with and providing descision support for Windows business in GCR

- Produce reactive and proactive analysis to drive effective decision-making for key leaders of the Windows business in GCR. Review external market and internal (MS Sales, CRM, etc.) intelligence to highlight opportunities, trends, and hot spots.

- Ensure the right information is provided to the right business leaders to make them more knowledgeable and smarter in decision making for the Windows business in China. Ensure information is published and provided in an efficient manner to maximize utilization/consumption.

- Maintain an updated ‘China PC Market’ brief, made available to all China business leaders with updated insights of the market and key market statistics, forecasts

- Drive additional strategic projects as appropriate that support driving business growth, business process efficiencies and people productivity

Experience and Skill Requirements

This position will require a candidate with a good balance of experience and knowledge in driving business management, market intelligence/insight and data analytics to support management and drive business results. Specifically, this should include:

6-10 years of related experience with an emphasis on business management, market intelligence and/or data analytics

Specific competencies required:

- Experience with market analysis and research to identify business growth opportunities

- Implementing processes and reporting systems to measure business performance

- Strong project management and business process skills with ability to manage orchestration of processes across organization and manage many data sources

- Ability to simplify complex situations through effective illustration, presentation

- Strong communications and presentation skills both among peers and to executive management

- Understanding and comfort with quantitative (including financial) analysis and qualitative insights

Bachelor degree required

Language Skills: Require English and preferably Mandarin

Travel Required: Minimal within Greater China

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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