The working group “Palaeoceanography and Marine Sedimentology” at the Department of Geological Oceanography is seeking a Research Assistant for administrative and research matters.

Job Responsibilities include

·  Assisting in all administrative matters, including but not limited to: helping with the translation of documents, maintaining budget and accounting of the working group, assistance with production and editing of grant proposals;

·  Coordinating and assisting the laboratory activities of the working group

Requirements are:

·  University degree;

·  Prior administrative experience in an academic setting preferred;

·  Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·  Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills, ability to exercise initiative and take responsibility.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV before August 1, 2017, including academic qualifications and working experiences to: Prof. Stephan Steinke (ssteinke@xmu.edu.cn). Please indicate “Applying for a research assistant” in the title of the email.