University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit a Senior Research Fellow in Power Electronics Design for Faculty Office of Science and Engineering.
Your Responsibility
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 acquire, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings/data using approaches, techniques, models and methods selected or developed for the purpose.
- To establish a national reputation and regularly disseminate and explain research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conferences and other appropriate media.
- To generate income by developing and winning support for innovative research proposals and funding bids.
- To manage the application of a range of methodologies, approaches and techniques appropriate to the type of research personally being pursued. Where appropriate investigate and devise research methods and approaches.
- To communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media.
- To build relationships and collaborate actively with internal and external contacts, nationally and if appropriate internationally to complete research projects and to advance the discipline.
- Be responsible for managing and/or monitoring assets and budgets allocated and the use of research resources to ensure that effective use is made of them.
- Be responsible for resolving problems to meet research objectives and deadlines.
- Be responsible for the safe conduct of work within work area ensuring that the School's arrangements for compliance with the University Safety Policy are implemented.
About You
- PhD or equivalent in relevant subject area.
- Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.
- Experience of developing research methodologies and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods.
- Experience and achievement in chosen field, reflected in growing and consistent national reputation.
- A consistent track record of published research in peer reviewed journals.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in delivering research results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media.
- Ability to manage resources and an understanding of management processes. High level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity.
About Us
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 9,000 in just 20 years.
Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support
You will be offered a fixed term contract initially with University of Nottingham Ningbo China with effect from January 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 25 November 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 Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext.8404).
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