University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking an Assistant Research Fellow in Electronic Engineering (OUTSOURCED) in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork
• 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 of/or choice of techniques, models, methods, critiques and approaches
• To work in conjunction with others in the research team, achieve objectives and deadlines of the research project

About You

• Degree in relevant subject area
• Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area.
• 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.

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 10,000 in over 21 years.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers a diverse array of subjects, encompassing everything from consumer electronics to cutting-edge technologies in the scientific, industrial, and healthcare sectors. This field is integral to modern life, driving innovations that form the backbone of our daily existence. Electrical and electronic engineering is pivotal in advancing diverse realms such as communications, energy infrastructure, medical equipment, and global environmental challenges. It is central to the development of smartphones, complex power systems, lifesaving medical devices, and sustainable energy solutions.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a post that you will be offered a fixed term outsourced contract initially of 2 years with a probation of 1 month with effect from January 2027 or as soon as thereafter.

Recruitment to this role is subject to applicable national legislation, including Chinese statutory retirement requirements. Where a candidate has reached or is approaching the applicable statutory retirement age, any applicable retirement deferment will be considered in accordance with national regulations and the University's policies and approval requirements. Retirement deferment is not automatic and is subject to the relevant eligibility requirements and government approval.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 2 Dec 2026 at: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184749/

Only on-line applications made at (http://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn ) will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr C.F. Kwong (Chiew-Foong.Kwong@nottingham.edu.cn). If you are unable to apply online, please contact 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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