Supply-Chain Risk Research Partner

I am looking for an experienced academic researcher who can provide end-to-end support in developing and publishing research papers, primarily related to construction procurement, procurement management and supply-chain management.

Potential topics include:

• Construction procurement and supply-chain risk management
• Supplier/vendor selection and performance evaluation
• Procurement risk identification, allocation and mitigation
• Sustainable and strategic procurement
• Procurement cost optimization and value engineering
• Digital procurement and technology adoption
• Supply-chain resilience in construction
• MEP/electrical material procurement
• Procurement practices and challenges in the Saudi Arabian construction sector

I am looking for someone who can take responsibility for the research process from topic development through manuscript submission. This may include:

• Identifying suitable research gaps and research questions
• Literature review and research methodology
• Developing the research framework and methodology
• Data collection strategy and survey/interview design where required
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Preparation of tables, figures and results
• Manuscript preparation and editing
• Selecting an appropriate reputable peer-reviewed journal
• Formatting and submission
• Assistance with responding to reviewer comments

I will provide my professional knowledge, industry experience and technical input relevant to the research topic, and I will review and contribute to the work where my expertise is required.

I am interested in developing multiple papers over time, if the collaboration is successful.

Please provide:

1. Your academic qualifications
2. Recent publications, preferably in procurement, construction management or supply-chain research
3. Your experience with end-to-end research projects
4. Journals in which you have published
5. Your proposed approach and estimated fee for one complete research project