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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Hong Deng and Prof Yanjun Guan) (184542)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nottingham University Business School China Prof Hong Deng’s research team is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China research agenda.

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 degree within 3 years and in the areas of Applied Psychology or Organizational Behavior;
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 22 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.

The research team consists of one postdoctoral researcher, six PhD students, and several undergraduate student helpers. In addition, we maintain a broad international network of collaborators. We hold regular weekly meetings to exchange ideas and strengthen teamwork. Team members also have opportunities to engage in overseas exchange and attend international conferences.

Prof. Hong Deng is a Chair Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Her research focuses on areas such as self-regulation in the workplace, employee-organization relationships, newcomer socialization, and work design. Her work has appeared in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, American Psychologist, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Additionally, she currently serve as an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Psychology. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/hong-deng/.

Prof. Yanjun Guan is a Chair Professor at the Nottingham University Business School China, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, and a National Distinguished Chair Professor recognized by China's Overseas High-Level Talents Program. He earned his degrees from Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests cover career and organizational management, as well as cross-cultural management.In the field of career development and organizational management, Professor Guan's work has been published in top-tier management and applied psychology journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Organizational Behavior. His interdisciplinary collaborative research has also appeared in high-impact international journals, including American Psychologist, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Nature Climate Change. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/yanjun-guan/.

About the Project

This project will advance theory and evidence on career management, self-regulation and strategic behavior in four ways. First, it will move beyond the field’s reliance on assimilative pathways and stay-or-leave dichotomies by offering a unified, theory-driven account of how individuals regulate aspirations, use resources and pursue opportunities in dynamic environments. Second, it will introduce and validate a comprehensive measurement system with strong psychometric properties, cross-cultural robustness and predictive validity across diverse career outcomes, thereby offering explanatory value beyond dominant models. Third, it will enhance methodological rigor in career strategy research through systematic item generation, multi-sample validation and stringent tests of incremental validity.

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 RMB269,906 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 May 30th, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184542/

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 attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof Hong Deng Hong.Deng@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8854).

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.

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Closing Date: 30 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Alain Chong and Prof Ying Weng) (184535)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Prof. Alain Chong and Prof. Ying Weng are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the newly established Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, contributing to the development of the university’s research agenda.

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

Design and Develop Research: Formulate clear research objectives and contribute to the development of proposals for individual and collaborative projects, applying established and emerging methodologies to advance the research agenda.
Conduct and Analyze Research: Collect, manage, and rigorously analyze complex datasets; interpret results; critically evaluate existing literature; and generate original insights that align with project goals.
Disseminate Findings: Prepare high-quality manuscripts for submission to leading journals, present research at national and international conferences, and contribute to the visibility and impact of the research team.
Secure Funding: Identify opportunities and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant applications to national and international funding bodies.
Build Networks and Collaborations: Engage with internal colleagues and external partners (academic and industry) to exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration, and establish partnerships that strengthen research outcomes.

About You

Qualifications: PhD awarded within 3 years in business administration, computer science, information systems, data science, or a related discipline.
Programming & Data Skills: Strong proficiency in Python (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow); additional experience with R, MATLAB, or Julia is an advantage.
Machine Learning Expertise: Familiarity with causal machine learning, ensemble methods, and deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs). Experience with explainable AI (e.g., SHAP, LIME) is preferred.
Quantitative Analysis: Demonstrated ability to handle multimodal datasets, conduct statistical analysis, and apply predictive modeling and validation techniques.
Research & Publication: Skilled at critically reviewing literature, designing rigorous studies, and producing publications for high-impact journals.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus. Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Practical Experience: Prior hands-on research in AI applications / digital innovations in water ecological environment will be an asset.

About Us

About the Research Team. Prof. Alain Chong is Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships and Chair Professor of Information Systems at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. His research explores digital innovation, disruptive technologies, and their impact on business and society. He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Industrial Management & Data Systems and as Associate Editor for Information & Management and Decision Support Systems. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/alain-chong;

Prof. Ying Weng is Course Director for Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Professor in Computer Science. She obtained PhD in Signal & Information Processing at Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Postdoctor at Imperial College London. She received the Newton Research Collaboration Award by UK Royal Academy of Engineering, Best Paper Award at International Conference on Automation & Computing, and 1st Place Prize in the international ASNR-MICCAI BraTS Challenges. She is with membership of Editorial Board for Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/ying-weng.

About the Project. This project focuses on research in Explainable Artificial Intelligence and Causal Machine Learning, applied to the intelligent monitoring and early warning of key water ecological environment indices, including prediction and management tasks. A network of reservoirs forms the backbone of the region’s water resource infrastructure, playing an essential role in ensuring urban water supply, mitigating flood risks, and supporting agricultural irrigation. However, the intricate interactions between natural hydrological cycles — such as precipitation and evaporation — and human operational controls, including release scheduling and storage regulation, introduce substantial complexity. This dynamic interplay makes the multi-reservoir system both ideal and challenging for developing advanced spatiotemporal forecasting models. By integrating causal inference with interpretable AI techniques, the project aims not only to improve prediction accuracy but also to uncover underlying cause-effect relationships, thereby enabling transparent, reliable early warnings for sustainable water resources development.

Candidates are expected to submit a research proposal that builds on this project summary.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before May 20, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184535/

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 attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Ying Weng Ying.Weng@nottingham.edu.cn or Alain Chong Alain.Chong@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8854).

Equality and Diversity

Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Yanjun Guan) (184506)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nottingham University Business School China Prof. Yanjun Guan’s research team is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China research agenda.

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 degree within 3 years and in the relevant areas of business administration or data analytics, such as Applied Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Statistics, Machine Learning, and so on;
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

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. Professor Yanjun Guan is a distinguished scholar in organizational management and psychology, with degrees from Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He became the first Chinese full professor at Durham University Business School and now serves at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). His research is published in top journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Management. He has held key editorial roles, including associate editor of the Journal of Vocational Behavior and currently the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. A recipient of a national top talent program, Professor Guan is dedicated to fostering research excellence in China. Dr. Yanze Liang, an Assistant Professor at UNNC, focuses on international business and strategy. His work on internationalization strategies and innovation has been published in leading journals like Journal of World Business. He has secured funding and recognition through provincial and municipal talent programs. For details of the team, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/yanjun-guan; https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/sam-liang.

About the Project. This project will make several contributions to existing literature. First, it aims to develop a comprehensive, unified framework that not only unifies disparate conceptualizations of job search success but also unveils previously unexplored dimensions critically relevant to the evolving landscape of career development in the modern era. Second, we it will propose and test a multi-dimensional measure to assess job seekers’ subjective job search success. Its content validity will be substantiated by both qualitative and quantitative studies; its generalizability will be demonstrated by data collected from job seekers across diverse cultural backgrounds and employment status. Third, it will examine the specific effects of these dimensions on predicting job seekers’ subsequent career outcomes, which will enhance the understanding of how the various aspects of job search success collectively and independently influence career sustainability. These findings not only fill a void in the existing literature but also serve as a crucial foundation for the development of more targeted, evidence-based strategies in career management and talent management.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 15 May, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184506/

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

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof. Yanjun Guan Yanjun.guan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext.8854).

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Jie Yu) (184501)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nottingham University Business School China Prof Jie Yu (Joseph)’s research team is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China research agenda.

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 degree within 3 years and in the areas of Management (Sustainability or ESG);
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information and ability to prepare Chinese funding applications.
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

About the Research Team.

Prof. Jie Yu (Joseph) is currently a professor in Information Systems, as well as the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Partnerships in the Nottingham University Business School China, University of Nottingham Ningbo China. His research interests include AI and business analytics, E-commerce, and social media. His works have been published in top international journals including Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems, Journal of the Associations for Information Systems, Information Systems Journal and Information & Management. He also works closely with industries such as Alibaba/Taobao, Duckbill Logistic Technology and cross-border e-commerce companies. For details of the PI, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/jie-yu

About the Project.

This research project aims to explore innovative strategies for green supply chain management and carbon footprint optimization in the context of dual carbon goals—carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. By integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into supply chain management, we will analyze carbon emissions across various stages of the supply chain and propose actionable optimization strategies. This interdisciplinary approach seeks to enhance operational efficiencies, minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and support organizations in their transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 2026/5/3. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184501/

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 attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof. Jie YU (Joseph) Jie.YU@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8854).

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

Closing Date: 03 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.