University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking an Assistant Research Fellow in Polymer Processing (OUTSOURCED) in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
Your Responsibility
The successful candidate will assist and support the research team in carrying out academic research which include literature searches, developing questionnaires, conducting surveys, carrying out analyses and tests and drafting of reports.
Key responsibilities include:
- To undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork. Research directions includes polymer processing techniques for wind turbine blades recycling, medical grade Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) polymerization.
- To conduct literature and database searches and carry out analyses and/or tests and/or critical evaluations using specified and agreed techniques, approaches and/or models and document findings.
- To contribute to the production of research reports and publications
- To continue to develop skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques and contribute to the development polymer processing.
- To communicate information and ideas to students and advise and assist other staff/students with in area of expertise.
- To participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate.
- To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness.
- To undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
About You
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information.
- Developing research skills.
- Ability to contribute to method improvement.
- Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally.
- Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area of chemical engineering.
About Us
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 9,000 in just 20 years.
Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support
You will be offered a one-year outsourced contract initially with effect from August 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
How to apply
Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 19 July 2025. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.
Enquiries
If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: +86 0574 8818 0000 (Ext. 8404). 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.
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