Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Business

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree within 3 years and in the relevant areas being recruited to;
• 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.

Salary and benefits:

You will be offered a fixed term contract initially with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years with a probation of 2 months. You will be offered an annual salary package of RMB267,233 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after starting your research.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 30 April 2025. 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

Enquiries:

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Dr. 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).