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)

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. This award-winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science, in the Faculty of Science & Engineering, based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/). The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing research excellence in areas including Machine Learning, Big Data, Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver research-informed and practice-based teaching to all levels of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the topics within computer science. We are looking for someone who has strong technical skills and relevant experience in universities or large enterprises, especially in the following areas: artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer security, programming and computer architecture.

Candidates must have an MSc in computer science or other relevant subjects. Strong applications in all areas of computer science will be considered. Teaching and tutorial experience in computer science subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is desirable.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Salary will be within the range of RMB 357,386 to RMB 487,079 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling support and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The person appointed to this role will be expected to commence employment in person at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China from Feb 2027 or as soon as thereafter. The post will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to three years.

How to Apply

Full applications must be submitted via the application link: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184698 before 4 Oct 2026, 23:59 Beijing Time.

A full application shall include the applicant’s English CV, teaching statement, publication list and three contacts for references. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to: Professor Dave Towey (Dave.Towey@nottingham.edu.cn), Head of School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.  

If you have any enquiries, please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn and quote the ref: 184698

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

About NUBS China

Nottingham University Business School China is an integral part of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and delivers world-class business programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, postdoctoral and executive levels. The Business School has been awarded the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.

NUBS China currently has over 3,621 Chinese and international students with around 894 enrolled in postgraduate programmes including PhD programme. We have a diverse international faculty of 120, based in Ningbo China, coming from 18 countries and regions. English is the medium of instruction of all our programmes. We have strengthened our focus on high impact research, customised executive education and high-quality teaching and are expanding our academic staff accordingly.  We have a vibrant research community emphasising research excellence.  NUBS China is an international academic gateway for research on business, finance and economics in China and a centre of expertise on Chinese firms going global.

Your key responsibilities include:

• To take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct individual and/or collaborative research objectives, projects and proposals either as an individual or as part of a broader programme.
• To act as the principal investigator on major research projects within the relevant field; investigate and devise new research methods, generate new research approaches and contribute generally to the development of thought and practice in relevant field.
• To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (on a sustained basis), conferences and other appropriate media.
• Actively pursue recognition through appropriate talent schemes and programs, both nationally and internationally, to elevate personal and institutional academic standing.
• To deliver teaching across a range of modules or within a subject area, providing curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• Be responsible for the design of course modules and/or programmes of study in specialist area and for their quality. Where appropriate identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• To supervise and examine Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD students.

About You

NUBS China seeks to appoint proactive, mature academics who are self-driven and results-oriented, resilient and creative, with internationally recognised intellectual contributions in the relevant subject area.

Candidates should have:

• A PhD degree in following areas
  • Marketing
  • Information Systems
  • Other emerging or interdisciplinary fields relevant to Marketing and Information Systems;
• Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of research and teaching programmes;
• A track record of publishing in top-tier international journals appropriate to the level of the appointment; and
• Ability and passion to work in the multicultural environment of UNNC and to explore research opportunities in China.

We also look for academic leaders who have strong evidence of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects; proven ability to mentor junior researchers, strong research networking to attract people and research funding. Editorial experience at leading international journals is advantageous.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of 788,429 RMB to 1,035,700 RMB per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application. If you have reached the statuary retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link below on or before 23:59 Beijing Time, 31 October 2026

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184667/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV
• A full publication list

Only applications submitted online at the designated link will be accepted. Unless specified otherwise, referees will be contacted prior to interview. Interviews will take place in Ningbo China or online if travel to Ningbo is not feasible.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding this role may be addressed to Professor Zhao Cai, Head of Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems (Email: Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn).  If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact the Human Resources Office (Tel: 86 574 8818 0000 – 6548; Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn).

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: 31 Oct 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding.  It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in Mathematical Sciences.

Candidates must have a PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students, and successful acquisition of external research funding is essential.

We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting September 2027. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184654/  by 23:59 Beijing Time, 26 February 2027, which should include the following:

• a cover letter

• an up-to-date CV

• a publication list

• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence

• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department  

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around April-May 2027, but they are subject to change.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Hayk Mikayelyan, Head of School of Mathematical Sciences, email: Hayk.Mikayelyan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn, with a quote of the reference number of “184654”.

Closing Date: 26 Feb 2027
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

About the Role

The School of Education and English is now looking for an ambitious, talented, and experienced academic with a passion for teaching and a well-developed research profile to join its team of scholars in the field of Applied Linguistics, with special emphasis on quantitative analysis and language acquisition. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching, curriculum development and supervision within the undergraduate English and Applied Linguistics programme as well as the following PGT programmes: MA in Applied Linguistics and MA TESOL. There will also be opportunities to provide supervision for our growing numbers of PhD and EdD students. The successful candidate will be expected to take a lead role in collaborative research projects, as well as conducting original research of their own that results in presentations and publications of a high international standing in relevant and recognised areas of applied linguistics and ELT.

About You

Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in applied linguistics or a closely related field, have recent experience of teaching across a range of undergraduate and MA modules, and experience of successfully supervising PGT (Master’s) and PhD students. Knowledge of and experience with quantitative research methods is a must, and experience with AI in language acquisition and language assessment practices are highly desirable. The advertised position will be filled at an appropriate point on the Assistant Professor level salary scale based upon prior experience and current academic rank.

About our School/Department

Join a unique British University in China. The 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Education and English where schools in China, the UK and Malaysia are brought together, providing the opportunities, expertise and collective skills for our academics to work collaboratively on a range of programmes and projects involving Applied Linguistics, International Higher Education, Translation and Interpreting, Cognitive Neuroscience, Literature and Drama, as well as other fields. The School of Education and English is a research-active unit which is further enhanced by state-of-the-art laboratories, research centres and experienced academics who are highly influential in their respective fields. Our diverse and inclusive environment enables pioneering research in areas of Psycholinguistics, Intercultural Communication, Multilingualism, Educational Leadership, Language Teaching Education (TESOL), Translation and Interpreting, Literary Studies, and International Higher Education. Our top-tier, innovative, rigorous and cross-disciplinary research contributes new knowledge and ideas that lead to real change in the modern world.  
 

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The successful candidate will initially be offered a fixed-term contract for a period of up to 5 years, which may then be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer an internationally highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of additional benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, health insurance, assistant with schooling fees for dependents, home flights, relocation & repatriation support, as well as 30 days paid annual leave and Chinese national holidays. You may also be offered a range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on individual eligibility at time of application.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 23:59 Beijing Time, 9 October 2026 at https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184617/. Only on-line applications made at (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/) 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 covering letter in which you outline your suitability in the role
• an up-to-date CV
• a list of your current publications and scholarly outputs
• A statement of your teaching philosophy providing evidence of teaching excellence
• a statement indicating your research interests and how you see this interfacing with the work of our department

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, job@nottingham.edu.cn .  

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, color, 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: 09 Oct 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.