Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a KTP Research Associate (Mathematics Learning) to join a unique collaboration with Maths Circle, the team behind Times Tables Rock Stars and NumBots. This is an opportunity to carry out rigorous applied research in a fast-moving EdTech environment, and to see your findings translate directly into product changes that can improve the experience of maths learning for children at scale.

Maths Circle’s ambition is simple: to help every child confidently say, “I am good at maths.”

Supported by academics within the University of Nottingham’s Human Development and Learning Research Group and Loughborough University’s Centre for Mathematical Cognition, you will lead a high-profile Knowledge Transfer Partnership exploring how psychological factors such as maths anxiety, attitudes and self-concept influence engagement and learning.

Why this role is different

What makes this role unusual is the closeness between research and implementation. You will not simply produce findings and hand them over. You will work alongside researchers, product teams, designers and engineers to turn evidence into practical changes, then help evaluate whether those changes improve engagement, confidence and learning outcomes. Based at Maths Circle in Bedford, your research could directly influence how questions are sequenced, how learners are supported when they disengage, the impact of confidence or anxiety, and what insights teachers receive about the children in their class.

You will have the opportunity to work with rich, large-scale learner data alongside newly collected psychological and qualitative data, creating a rare opportunity to connect what children do, how they feel, and how they learn.

You will have:

• A PhD (or close to completion) in Cognitive Development, Mathematical Cognition, Mathematics Education or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of research methods and designs.
• Excellent advanced data analysis skills of large data sets.
• Experience carrying out research with child participants.
• Experience working in or with primary schools and understanding of the education sector.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and communicate progress clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prior industrial experience or commercial awareness are desirable.

This exciting opportunity is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). KTP is a UK Government scheme promoting mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. You will have your own budget (£2,000 pa) for training and CPD, helping you develop your skillset and reach your personal/professional career goals. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We value different working styles and can offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace. 

This is a fixed-term position for 24 months, working full-time at 35 hours per week.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Hannah Prydderch, email address: hannah.prydderch@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed for this position.

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The Department of Music at the University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Teaching Associate in Ethnomusicology.

You will have a PhD qualification or equivalent in Music, and an emerging or established career as an ethnomusicologist nationally and/or internationally. You will have an advanced and wide-ranging knowledge of the field of ethnomusicology. You will have previous experience teaching ethnomusicology at HE level and experience of assessment at HE level.

Your primary duties will include delivering the teaching and assessment of the undergraduate module Approaches to Popular Music (Levels Two and Three) and the supervision of undergraduate students researching ethnomusicological topics. In addition, you will serve as the administrator of a research symposium.

You will contribute to an exceptional education for undergraduates in music and make an exceptional contribution to the Department’s teaching profile and culture. You will be keen to pursue opportunities for teaching development, impact, public engagement, and/or interdisciplinary work. You will offer pastoral support to students as a Personal Tutor and be keen on championing and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives. 

We believe in an inclusive working environment for all. We are welcoming, supportive, and caring, and pride ourselves on our positive community. Diversity is vital to our success and fundamental to our values. We are, therefore, particularly keen to receive applications from people who are currently underrepresented as ethnomusicologists, such as those of underrepresented genders (e.g., women, non-binary, trans) and people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds.

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the ‘Additional Information’ section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter.

As a Teaching Associate you will be expected to:

• Deliver innovative teaching.
• Contribute positively and proactively to the Department’s teaching culture.
• Assess Undergraduate students in music.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students, dealing with sensitive issues.
• Be responsible for administrative duties.
• Organise a research symposium.

This is a fixed-term, part-time (21.75 hours per week) role commencing 1 February 2027 until 30 June 2027.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Lonan O'briain, email address:  Lonan.Obriain@nottingham.ac.uk. Please not applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Candidates should hold a PhD in Electronic, Biomedical or Optical Engineering.

Essential knowledge and experience required:

• Development and implementation of instrumentation for monitoring during pregnancy 
• Application of fibre optic sensors in the field of healthcare
• Implementation of instrumentation in an MRI environment
• Electronic circuit design
• An understanding of medical device regulations to ensure compliance and safe use of the technology
• Data capture, recording of data and report writing to a professional standard.

The successful candidate must possess:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm, motivation and drive to embed new knowledge and to take full ownership of the project 
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The Optics and Photonics Research Group is one of the largest research groups in the Faculty of Engineering with 16 academics and three Research Council funded Fellows. We pride ourselves on being able to work on ideas from the basic science right through to application in advanced manufacturing and healthcare.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This post is a fixed term 24-month contract, your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 20 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Prof Steve Morgan steve.morgan@nottingham.ac.uk  if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Research will include biochemical experiments using established methods, such as enzyme activity assays and cell culture. The role will also include analyses of the data generated and contributing to the drafting of reports. 

The candidate will also be experienced in literature searches, presentations and will support the preparation of manuscripts.

This is a 7-month post with the starting date provisionally as 17^th November 2026.

Any enquires should be directed to Professor Victoria Chapman victoria.chapman@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent to this email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The Observatory is exploring how learner pathways and outcomes are impacted by a range of societal, personal, and educational factors, through the generation and analysis of a groundbreaking primary dataset comprising multiple linked surveys as part of the Observatory’s longitudinal cohort studies, and through the analysis of administrative datasets (e.g. the National Pupil Database).  It is also undertaking additional evaluation and intervention projects in mathematics education.

The Observatory enjoys an excellent working environment where our talented and inclusive team can collaborate to deliver the highest quality research.  We are seeking applications from quality candidates who can enhance the diversity of our existing team. The Observatory is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in mathematical education research and to enabling everyone to flourish.  You must have expert knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistical techniques, and have (or be eligible to apply for) ONS Accredited Researcher status, but if you are not sure that you fulfil every other criterion in the role profile, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You will be able to carry out research of a high standard utilising a variety of data sets. It will be key that you prepare your work for publication in leading journals and contribute to its distribution at national and international meetings, as well as contributing to Observatory reports designed to be accessible to policy makers and other stakeholders.

This position is available from 1 November 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Hours of work are full time, though applications of 21.75 hours per week and above will be considered. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with you, though secure data will need to be accessed via the Observatory’s Data Lab on Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham.

This position is available on a fixed term contract until 17 October 2028. Further funding is expected to extend this role and others to October 2033.  

Informal enquiries about the Observatory and this position may be addressed to Andrew Noyes, email: andrew.noyes@nottingham.ac.uk.  Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The successful applicant will be a member of the computational neuroimaging group (https://conilab.nottingham.ac.uk), under the supervision of Prof. Stam Sotiropoulos. The team have an established track record in developing computational neuroimaging technologies for mapping the brain at a systems level and are active developers of FSL tools (https://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fsl). The role holder will further join the existing inter-disciplinary and vibrant environment team of the internationally-recognised Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (www.nottingham.ac.uk/magres) and expected to benefit from further collaboration opportunities with researchers within the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, the N3 Centre (Centre for Neurotechnology, Neuromodulation and Neurotherapeutics) and the Institute of Mental Health. 

Successful applicants will be expected to hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant domain, such as engineering, computer science, neuroscience, physics, applied mathematics. Skills in computer programming (especially Python or C++ or Matlab) and scientific computing are essential; together with MR image processing skills. Experience in multi-modal MRI processing, MRI harmonisation and statistical analysis would be desirable. 

The post is offered on a full-time basis (36.25 hours per week) with a fixed duration of 14 months. Employment could begin as early as 1st October 2026. Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

Please contact Dr Warrington (shaun.warrington1@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

60% of the role will be spent on "Here I Am: AI-Assisted Life Story Work for Everyday Dementia Care", a feasibility project led by Dr Tom Lodge, in collaboration with co-investigators at the Institute of Mental Health and the School of Computer Science. Life story work is a well-established part of person-centred dementia care, helping people living with dementia to capture, preserve and share meaningful personal narratives with those around them. This project will co-design, develop and evaluate an AI-assisted system, using conversational AI and digital tools, that makes routine, low-burden life story work possible in home, community and care settings. You will play a hands-on role across every phase of the work: facilitating co-design workshops, shaping prototypes, conducting participant-facing research with people living with dementia and their family carers, collecting and analysing data, and helping translate the findings into a protocol for follow-on research.

The remaining 40% of the role will support Somabotics: Creatively Embodying Artificial Intelligence, an EPSRC Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship led by Professor Steve Benford. Somabotics explores how people "make meaning" through art and embodied experience, partnering with award-winning artists to create robotic artworks, from robots that embrace and groom people, to robots that dance and play music with them. By investigating these systems through an artistic lens, the project aims to create AI artworks that embrace ambiguity, evoke interpretation and champion improvisation. The post holder will help deliver soma design workshops and collaborations with artists, prototype with soft and rigid robots, run mixed-methods user studies, and contribute to the conceptual, methodological and ethical thinking behind the programme, as well as co-author papers and other outputs.

The post holder will be working with people living with dementia and their family carers, and conducting research that touches on sensitive personal experience, so the ability to build trust and rapport with participants, and a sound understanding of research ethics, safeguarding, data protection and informed consent, are central to the role.

The successful applicant will have practical experience applying AI and/or NLP tools, such as conversational agents in research or applied contexts, alongside strong analytical skills. Candidates should have experience of designing and conducting user studies with members of the public, including vulnerable or hard-to-reach groups, and be a confident, empathetic communicator. Experience of participatory or co-design methods, accessibility and inclusive design principles, soma design, robot prototyping and artist-led methods is essential, while prior experience in digital health and social care would be an advantage.

The post holder will work under the supervision of Dr Tom Lodge and Professor Steve Benford in the School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, contributing to two live research programmes while also having the opportunity to help shape their own research profile and outputs.

Candidates should hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Health, Psychology, or a related discipline.

The post will be available from 1^st December 2026 and is for one year.  Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). The position is based in the School of Computer Science on our Jubilee Campus in Nottingham.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to tom.lodge1@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications should not be sent directly to this email address.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please click here. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel. 0115 9515206 

Closing Date: 06 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The role holder will engage and build relationships with community groups in Nottinghamshire whose members are not typically included in mental health research. This will involve attendance at community group meetings and engagement events, including in the evening and on occasion at weekends. The role holder will also conduct interviews, focus groups, and co-production workshops, with people with experience of depression.

About the team: You will be part of an enthusiastic and supportive wider research team developing new neuromodulation treatments for mental health conditions. You will also be part of the multi-disciplinary and vibrant MindTech HealthTech Research Centre and will work closely with MindTech’s Senior Patient and Public Involvement Manager.

About you: You will need to have a degree in Psychology or Neurosciences, Social Sciences, or Health Sciences; your own transport or be comfortable using public transport (costs will be reimbursed); experience of working with people with mental health conditions (either in a clinical or research context); and experience of qualitative research methodologies. You will need to be able to work flexibly to attend online and in-person engagement events and stakeholder activities, including in the evening and on occasion at weekends.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• Formal training in community engagement and hands-on training in qualitative and participatory research methodologies
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, visit our benefits website

What next: Further information is available in the role profile.  

To apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply Now” to complete your details. 

Applications will be reviewed and a shortlist of candidates will be invited to interview in October 2026. The successful candidate will commence in November 2026.

This is a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term (18-month) post. The role requires you to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Please contact Dr Paul Briley (paul.briley@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

You will work closely with the ORBIT project team, led by Principal Investigator, Dr Charlotte Hall and co-investigators Kelly-Marie Prentice, Dr Camilla Babbage and Dr Bethan Davies. You will help to develop the content of the intervention, support with end user testing and create implementation resources. You will also support our patient and public involvement activities which will involve working closely with very closely with children and adolescents with tic disorders and their families. 

Candidates must hold a degree or equivalent in psychology or health sciences, have experience of health research methodologies and techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential and experience of working with children/adolescents in mental health or research settings is desirable. This role would be ideally suited to someone wishing to pursue a PhD or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. We have an excellent track record of supporting research assistants to successfully secure places on doctoral programmes and are committed to providing mentorship and career development support. 

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours) and will be offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years. The expected usual working pattern is Monday to Friday however there is potential for flexibility. The post also requires the ability to work out of hours on occasion to support involvement activities.  

This role will involve some contact with young people and their families and therefore the post holder will be required to obtain satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the University’s code of research conduct and research ethics. 

We offer: 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment 
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blend of home and office working each week 
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. 
• Access to training, continued support, and career development opportunities 
• A range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and much more (see our  benefits website for details)

MindTech is committed to ensuring that the perspectives of those with lived experience are at the heart of everything we do, and we welcome applications from people with personal lived experience of mental health problems.  We offer a friendly, diverse and supportive working environment and the opportunity for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Charlotte Hall, Charlotte.Hall@nottingham.ac.uk (Principal Investigator) or Kelly-Marie Prentice, KELLY-MARIE.Prentice1@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Fellow position to join an exciting research project focused on developing sustainable biocatalytic processes. The project will investigate the creation of novel wool-based supports for enzyme immobilisation and their application in the synthesis of high-value chemicals, including terpene esters and pharmaceutical intermediates. The successful candidate will design, prepare and characterise enzyme-support materials, evaluate their catalytic performance, and explore their use in a range of biotransformations. The role will also involve analysing reaction performance, interpreting experimental data, and contributing to publications and future funding opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the interface of materials science, chemistry, and biotechnology, contributing to the development of green manufacturing technologies.

About the Team

You will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group with expertise spanning biocatalysis, sustainable chemistry, reaction engineering and materials development. The team provides a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation, diversity, and scientific excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with academic colleagues and research students and will have opportunities to contribute to mentoring and training activities within the group.

About You

Candidates should hold, or be close to obtaining, a PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in laboratory-based research and experimental design.
• Knowledge of biocatalysis, enzyme immobilisation, or related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with chemical or biochemical characterisation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where staff can thrive. We offer generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and University closure days, including the Christmas and New Year period. Staff benefit from access to training and professional development opportunities, career progression support, and a wide range of health and wellbeing services. Additional benefits include staff discounts, travel schemes, fitness and recreational facilities, and participation in a vibrant international research community. We are proud to foster an environment where innovation, collaboration, and individual development are encouraged and valued.

What Next

This is a full-time position (36.25 hours per week) offered on a fixed-term contract for one year.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy, please click ‘Apply Now’ and complete your application.

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To formulate and articulate research objectives, alongside developing proposals for both individual and collaborative projects, utilizing established methodologies and techniques to execute research effectively within the specified area;
• To analyze data meticulously, interpret findings, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights, while adhering to project deadlines and collaborating seamlessly with team members and partners;
• To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs;
• To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications;
• To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or opportunities for collaboration.

About You

• The candidate must have obtained a PhD in Finance or Accounting within the past three years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Excellent communication skills in Chinese is a plus.
• High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights.
• Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
• Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
• Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

About Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration. Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC. UNNC’s undergraduate programme of Business Administration was launched in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009. The subject has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years. The discipline of Business Administration has also established teaching and research platforms at multiple levels and carried out in-depth industry university research cooperation with world renowned enterprises such as Microsoft and Amazon. In the future, UNNC will incorporate the development of the postdoctoral research station into the agenda of the university to provide talent support in efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation as well as economic and social development.

About the Research Team. Dr. Xiaolan Zheng is a professor of finance at the Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) China. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Her research focuses on capital structure, debt structure, dividend policy, trade credit, corporate governance, banking, digital innovation, international finance, and the influence of institutions on financial decisions. She has published in the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Finance, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Corporate Finance, Research Policy, and Journal of Banking and Finance, among others.

Dr. Huimin Song is a Professor of Practice in Accounting and Director of the Nottingham Global Case Center (NGCC) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. She also serves as an expert advisor to its Sustainable Finance Expert Group for the United Nations Global Compact. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Dr. Song brings a unique combination of international and domestic expertise. She worked for 7.5 years in investment banking and accounting firms overseas, followed by 12 years of hands-on experience in financial management and cross-border mergers and acquisitions in China. Dr. Song led the development of the case series Geely’s Acquisition of Proton, which was simultaneously selected for inclusion in three top-tier global case publications—Harvard, Ivey, and CEIBS. She also served as chief editor of the “Twenty Best in Twenty Years” Corporate Sustainability Case Collection, published globally by the United Nations Global Compact.

Dr. Zhangfan Cao is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). His research focuses on areas such as market-based accounting research, corporate finance and governance, supply chain finance, ESG, and the capital market. His work has appeared in leading journals, including Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, Financial Management, British Journal of Management, Regional Studies, and International Business Review, among others.

About the Project. This project investigates the integration of non-financial factors into core corporate decision-making processes through three primary research objectives. First, this project examines how firms integrate non-financial factors into core corporate decision-making processes. It focuses on the internalization of environmental and social considerations, exploring how these forces shape resource allocation, risk management, and strategic priorities within organizations in an increasingly digitalized environment. Second, the project aims to employ rigorous empirical methods to uncover the causal mechanisms through which non-financial dimensions interact with and reshape traditional business models. By emphasizing the internal dynamics of corporate adaptation, the project examines how organizations strategically respond to evolving institutional pressures and stakeholder expectations. Third, the project seeks to generate novel insights into the real economic implications of sustainability. It contributes to a deeper understanding of modern corporate behavior by revealing how firms navigate complex trade-offs in a globalized landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of ethics and economics.

Approximately two-thirds of this postdoctoral position's responsibilities center on developing teaching cases in sustainable finance. The successful candidate will contribute to both educational resources and scholarly publications that examine innovation and organizational dynamics within the field.

About the NGCC. The postdoctoral researcher will be based at the Nottingham Global Case Centre (NGCC). As the only center within the University of Nottingham’s three-campus system (UK, Malaysia, and China) dedicated exclusively to teaching case development, NGCC plays a pivotal role in advancing experiential learning across the university.

Operated by the School of Business at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, NGCC has held the status of a university-level case center since its establishment. The center is committed to enhancing the quality of education across the University of Nottingham by systematically developing and integrating high-impact teaching cases that reflect cutting-edge trends and emerging challenges in global business practice. Through these efforts, NGCC continuously fosters an innovative ecosystem for case-based teaching and research.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB272,606 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.  

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Oct 12, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-update CV includes academic and research achievement list
• A Research proposal (Please refer to the section on project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Dr. Zhangfan Cao (Zhangfan.Cao@nottingham.edu.cn ). If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 6548). 

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

You will join a highly multidisciplinary team involving researchers from mathematics, computer science, engineering, medical health sciences and physics. The project is a collaboration between the Universities of Nottingham, Manchester, Makerere (Uganda), Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and Nottingham Trent University. 

We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team.  The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.

You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how through your experience you will:

•    Undertake original research of international excellence.

•    Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.

•    Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.

•    Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.

We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence:

•    A PhD or near to completion of a PhD in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics.

•    Expert knowledge of finite element methods, solid and fluid mechanics and software development.

•    Background knowledge in one or more of the following areas

      o    Poroelasticity

      o    Mathematical biology

      o    Mesh generation from experimental data

•    Excellent communication and organisational skills.

•    The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

•    Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups.

This full-time (36.25 hours) position is available from 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a fixed-term contract for a period of 3 years. Subject to funding and satisfactory progress, there may be the opportunity to extend the appointment. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.

If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.

For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research themes see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Reuben O’Dea email: Reuben.ODea@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.  

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing and implementing computational pipelines for MRI, clinical and sensor data processing, quantitative image analysis and machine learning. They will establish and maintain robust research databases and FAIR-compliant data management processes for large, multi-site datasets collected across international collaborators. The role will involve working closely with MRI physicists, clinicians, computer scientists, engineers and mathematicians to ensure high-quality, reproducible research that supports the development of new biomarkers for placental health.

About the team:
You will join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment bringing together expertise in MRI physics, obstetrics, placental biology, biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science and artificial intelligence. The team includes researchers from the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and international collaborators working together to improve the understanding of pregnancy and placental function. 

About you:

•    A PhD (or close to completion) in medical imaging, computer science, physics, data science or a closely related discipline. 

•    Experience in MRI image analysis and scientific programming, preferably using Python and modern computational libraries. 

•    Experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence to biomedical data. 

•    Experience managing large research datasets, databases and implementing FAIR research data management principles. 

•    Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international research teams. 

What we offer

•    A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

•    A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week

•    Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

•    Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

•    We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

•    You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link below to our benefits website 

This role is full time (36.25 hours), fixed term for 1 year. Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.  

Please contact Grazziela Figueredo, g.figueredo@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Engineer to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham. This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of world-leading research in power electronics and drive systems. Day to day, you will be designing novel power converter topologies, writing and validating drive control code, building and commissioning hardware, and running experiments on PEMC's state-of-the-art test facilities. You will work directly alongside researchers and leading industrial partners, including TT Electronics, Transformers and Rectifiers, Siemens, and NEMA, contributing across the full project lifecycle from requirements capture and simulation through to system integration, test and reporting.

About the Team

The PEMC institute has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500m², capable of handling up to 5MW for construction and testing, and is world leading in power electronics, machine drives and control for aerospace, automotive, renewable energy and industrial applications. We are a diverse, international team and we believe that a breadth of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities, genders and beliefs, and welcome those who bring different experiences and ways of thinking to our work.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and practical engineer with a passion for power electronics. You will need: proven design skills applied to power electronics converters and drive systems from concept through to hardware; a track record of writing power electronics control code in C or equivalent; solid understanding of power converter design including topology selection, gate drive design and EMC; practical lab skills in converter characterisation, instrumentation and data acquisition; and experience of reliability assessment for power semiconductor devices. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment and seeing your designs come to life on the bench, this role is for you.

Reporting to the Professor of Power Electronics, you will collaborate with academics, researchers, technical services colleagues and industrial partners. You will be self-motivated, well organised and comfortable working on complex, ambiguous engineering challenges, bringing clarity and practical problem-solving to every stage of the project.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, visit our benefits website.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham Page.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

Additional Information

This post is available on a fixed term basis for 1 year. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week (full time). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum hours to be agreed), we encourage you to apply, please specify your preferred hours in your application. Job share arrangements may also be considered.

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rishad Ahmed, email: rishad.ahmed@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Academic and Professional Tutors contribute to all aspects of the DAEP professional training programme including course management and development; module planning and delivery; tutorials and supervision of practice placements and research projects; and assessment of trainee performance. Induction and mentoring will be provided for each aspect of the role.

The Nottingham programme is part of the School of Psychology with a reputation for high-quality teaching and world leading research and with an established reputation for training educational psychologists. Successful candidates will join a forward thinking, creative and collaborative team, and contribute to the full range of the team’s work. 

About you - Candidates must be fully qualified educational psychologists with a proven track record of effective professional practice, a good knowledge of current issues in EP training and a demonstrable ability to carry out senior management responsibilities. Applicants must also be registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Educational Psychologist. In addition, it would be desirable for applicants to possess a Doctoral qualification in Educational Psychology.   

The successful candidate will be expected to be working and carrying out duties as an HCPC registered Educational Psychologist alongside their work with the University.

We welcome applications from those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on our programme and campus. The School of Psychology has recently been successful in achieving an Athena Swan Gold Award for its work on promoting equality. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

What next 

This secondment opportunity is available on a part-time basis for two days per week until 30 April 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to ongoing funding for EP training. The post is contracted at 14.5 hours per week; however, applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 7.25 hours per week will also be considered. Please indicate your preferred working hours within your application.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. Visa-related costs, including application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge, will not be reimbursed due to grant funding restrictions.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Interview travel expenses will also not be reimbursed.

Please contact Nick Durbin (Nicholas.Durbin@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The Centre for Social Work offers Social Work England (SWE)-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and is an active member of the D2N2 Social Work Teaching Partnership. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has a passion for teaching and working with social work students.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for organising, developing and delivering teaching and assessment across both the BA and MA Social Work programmes. They will also be expected to provide tutoring for students across both programmes. In addition to teaching and student support this role also involves administrative responsibilities and close working with colleagues in partner agencies across the D2N2 Teaching Partnership.

The University of Nottingham is a global university with an excellent record for its teaching and research and we are ranked no. 7 for social work in the Complete University Guide 2026.

This post is offered on a full-time, on a 6- month fixed contract. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum of 0.8 FTE). Experienced educators and practitioners seeking to build experience in an HEI setting are encouraged to apply.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the current Director of Centre for Social Work, Rachael Clawson: Rachael.Clawson@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The aim of this post will be to develop a gene delivery-focused augmentation strategy for orthopaedic regenerative medicine. We have recently designed and implemented an efficient gene delivery system and have applied this to induce bone differentiation in the context of an advanced hydrogel-based systems for tissue engineering and in animal models. Here, we aim to build on these successes by further enhancing the methodology to apply to clinical samples and medical devises as the next stage of translation.

Candidates should have a PhD (or near completion) in a discipline relevant to gene delivery, cell biology and/or tissue engineering. Past experience of cell culture, hydrogel systems and cell differentiation assays and preferably also gene delivery systems is essential. A knowledge of advanced analysis of differentiation (Immunolabelling, gene expression analyses) would be desirable. The candidate will be required to undertake research and day to day management of design, construct and test aspects of this research project, requiring a high degree of competence in the cell and tissue engineering biology research area. An aptitude for critical thinking and a flexible approach to collaborative research is vital.

 What we offer 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

This full-time (36.25 hours/week), fixed-term post is offered for 6 months, starting on 1st October 2026 and with a funding end date of 31 March 2027. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr James Dixon (james.dixon@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

This role is funded and supported by a longstanding partnership with PwC, providing dedicated funding for the programme and creating exceptional opportunities for student development, professional engagement and curriculum innovation.

As Course Director, you will provide leadership for the BSc Accountancy programme, working closely with academic colleagues, students, PwC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). You will oversee curriculum development, student experience, quality assurance, professional accreditation and programme enhancement, ensuring the programme continues to meet the needs of students, the profession and industry. You will contribute to teaching and curriculum leadership across accounting, including the delivery and assessment of ICAEW-accredited taxation modules such as Principles of Taxation, Tax Compliance and Business Planning: Taxation. You will also represent the School within national and international academic and professional networks, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

· A strong record of excellence in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.

· Experience of curriculum design, innovation and programme leadership in higher education.

· The ability to teach ICAEW-accredited professional taxation modules and develop professional-level assessments.

· Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, including experience of supporting and developing colleagues.

Essential qualifications: 

· A full professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland). 

· A relevant PhD and/or a recognised higher education teaching qualification, professional recognition aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), or equivalent experience. 

About Nottingham University Business School 

Nottingham University Business School is a leading international business school with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, and holds AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation across all three locations. With around 180 academic staff, the School is recognised for excellence in research, education and engagement with business, industry and the public sector. We are committed to research-led teaching, sustainability and innovation, preparing students to address contemporary business challenges. 

What we offer: 

· A friendly, diverse and supportive working environment. 

· Hybrid working with a blend of home and campus-based working. 

· 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and University closure days. 

· Professional development, training and career progression opportunities. 

· Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and fitness facilities, discounts and travel schemes. 

This is a full-time, permanent post available from September 2026 (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 19 October 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hang Le (Hang.Le@nottingham.ac.uk). Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)