Research Faculty - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Role Overview

BSBI Berlin is hiring a freelancer for the role of Research Faculty within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. This part-time, on-site position is based in Berlin and focuses on supervising postgraduate dissertation work, strengthening research quality, and contributing to the school’s broader academic research goals.

Key Duties

• Support postgraduate learners through their final research projects in business, management, and closely related subjects, making sure their work matches academic expectations and programme rules.
• Guide students as they shape research proposals, choose suitable methods, and improve academic writing.
• Track dissertation progress and provide practical, constructive input to help students move past research challenges.
• Advise on ethics, compliance, and the regulations that apply to student research.
• Help design and carry out research plans that support BSBI’s goals across the school’s disciplines.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research activity across faculties and academic areas.
• Coordinate research work across faculties so it stays aligned with the institute’s overall vision.
• Lead and support research projects, including international cooperation such as Erasmus+, to expand BSBI’s global research reach.
• Work with academic staff to improve postgraduate research capability and supervision quality.
• Build relationships with outside partners, industry organisations, and research bodies to strengthen the research network.
• Represent BSBI at research events and forums in Germany and internationally.
• Prepare regular updates and reports on dissertation supervision activity and its impact.
• Help create a collaborative, innovative research environment within the school.
• Keep up to date with new developments, trends, and good practice in research and higher education.
• Support ongoing improvements to research processes and outcomes.
• Take part in promotional efforts that raise the profile of BSBI’s research work.
• Work closely with the Provost and the Deans to ensure research activity is integrated into the wider academic structure.
• Supervise up to 130 dissertations each academic year, according to curriculum needs and school demand.

Candidate Profile

• A Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Doctoral study is strongly preferred.
• Solid command of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Strong understanding of data modelling and analytics systems/frameworks.
• Knowledge of research philosophies and academic research foundations.
• Familiarity with research platforms and academic publishing systems used internationally.
• Evidence of publications in scholarly journals and conference proceedings.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education, ideally at university level.
• Working knowledge of learning platforms such as Canvas and Blackboard.
• Understanding of research rules, academic regulations, and study regulations.
• Prior experience in a comparable university-based academic role.
• Good command of Windows, Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written English at C2 level.
• Strong planning and communication abilities.
• Confidence, social skills, and the ability to influence effectively.
• Comfort working under heavy workloads while staying organised.
• An entrepreneurial, commercially aware mindset.
• Resilience, adaptability, and motivation for continued academic and professional growth.

About BSBI

BSBI aims to prepare students to become effective future leaders in a fast-changing business environment. The institution focuses on how organisations operate and how economic value is created, while delivering industry-relevant programmes that build practical entrepreneurial capability. Based in central Berlin, BSBI is an international business school known for academic quality and its connection to Global University Systems.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted in English and should include a CV, cover letter, references, and your earliest possible start date.

Additional Information

BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), a growing network of higher education institutions with more than 18,000 students across Germany, Europe, and other regions. The organisation focuses on accessible, high-quality education that develops future industry leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to positive change.

Location: Berlin, Germany.