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

The purpose of this role will be to assist and support the academic staff and principal investigators in Smart Mobility and Transportation research team. The work includes carrying out literature survey for publication or research, hardware/software acquisition, translation and information acquisition when preparing for research grant applications. He or she is also expected to support in the organisation of meetings, forums, workshops and conferences, including build relationships with internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaborations. The role also includes general administrative work to ensure smooth day to day lab operation.

• 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.
• To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject areas;
• 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.

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. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years.

About Industrial Joint-Lab on Smart Mobility and Transportation

The primary aim of this laboratory is to develop innovative technologies that address the growing complexities and demands of modern urban mobility. Through pioneering research and development, the lab seeks to create solutions that are adaptable, scalable, and capable of improving urban transportation systems.

In close collaboration with industry partners, the laboratory focuses on enhancing traffic safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This includes developing state-of-the-art communication protocols, sensor technologies, and AI-driven decision-making systems that empower smarter mobility infrastructure. A core emphasis lies in advancing autonomous driving technologies and connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) to enable seamless vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

By integrating these technologies, the lab aims to reduce road accidents, optimise traffic flow, and mitigate congestion in increasingly dense urban environments. The research also explores the deployment of resilient and adaptive systems that can handle real-time data from complex environments, enabling CAVs to make instantaneous and accurate decisions.

Additionally, the lab addresses the broader ecosystem of urban mobility, including eco-friendly solutions and sustainable transportation models that align with smart city initiatives. This comprehensive approach ensures that the technologies developed not only meet current mobility challenges but also anticipate future demands, facilitating safer, greener, and more efficient urban transport networks.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term outsourced contract initially with effect from February 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 12 February 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

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Dr C.F. Kwong (Chiew-Foong.Kwong@nottingham.edu.cn). If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8998).

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