The Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Engineering Lab (SASE; https://www.tomcwanger.com at Westlake University aims to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by providing food, energy, and fibers sustainably in existing and new agricultural production systems. We are an international team working in China and globally on experiments, concepts, and new technologies to improve the way we do agriculture.

The lab is currently expanding a network of projects in China and globally to assess landscape-level effects of crop production systems on the environment and people. Besides comprehensive biodiversity and socioeconomic monitoring, we are interested in human health effects as a result of agricultural management and general land-use change under climate change. Ultimately, we want to develop a long-term and holistic picture of the ecological, social, and economic effect of agricultural production strategies in different crops and parts of the world.

Job Opening for an Executive Assistant to the PI

Job Responsibilities

- Manage research funds of the lab (budget reporting, reimbursements, etc.)

- Manage the lab’s daily operations (communication with the School of Engineering Administration, University, organize our meetings, etc.)

- Organize affairs for the PI (e.g., housing, flights, meetings, etc.)

- Support new lab members and visitors upon arrival (organize housing, hotels, etc.)

- Prepare official materials for the PI

- Prepare advertisement materials for the lab

- Maintain the lab website

- Be a pro-active member of the team and share ideas

- Other tasks as assigned

- Note that this is not a research but an administrative position

Job Requirements

- Well organized and with excellent time management in a fast moving environment with project management experience

- Accounting and budgeting experience; able to work well in Excel and Word

- Extended international experience and keen to work in a multi-cultural environment in China

- English and Mandarin proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking

- Proven knowledge in (web)design is an advantage

- Ideally, you are familiar with Chinese grant applications and governmental documents

- Ideally, you have a Master or PhD degree

Compensation and Benefits

- A competitive compensation package including salary, housing benefits, and the general Westlake University employee benefits

- An international and comfortable working environment

- A highly motivated team

How to apply

Please send a cover letter (including your experience and motivation to join the lab) and an updated CV in a single pdf file to Associate Professor Thomas Cherico Wanger (tomcwanger@westlake.edu.cn). Applications are considered until the position is filled.