University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Associate Research Fellow in Multilingual Education

Purpose of role

The purpose of this role will be to support the principal investigator and his research teams in conducting and disseminating research and developing new research proposals in the area of intercultural and multilingual education. The post holder will also be expected to undertake independent research as well as working as part of a team, which will include using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and will be responsible for writing up their work in order to contribute to published outcomes.

The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.

Your Responsibility

• To undertake all tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the principal investigator.
• To plan and conduct research using recognised approaches, methodologies and techniques within the research area and support the development of research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
• To analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights to research area.
• To contribute to writing up research findings for publication in leading journals.
• To assist with the preparations, proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.
• To build internal and/or external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding, forming relationships for future collaborations.
• To co-ordinate the operational aspect of research networks, for example, arranging meetings and updating websites etc and contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in area of research.
• To collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared interest for example, course development, collaborative or joint research projects.
• To participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate.
• To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness.

About You

Essential

• Earned PhD in relevant subject area
• Solid knowledge in multilingual education and intercultural communication
• Evidence of breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in the research areas
• Evidence of using research methodologies and techniques to work in the research areas
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information in English and Chinese
• Developing research skills, with the ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods
• Ability to contribute to method improvement
• Analytical ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally

Desirable

• Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively
• Ability to foster a research culture and commitment to learn from others
• Experience of developing new approaches, models, techniques or methods in research area.
• Some publications in the relevant research areas
• Some relevant work experience

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 just 21 years.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

This is a temporary post that you will be offered a fixed term outsource contract initially of 1 year with a probation of 2 months.

Applicants should apply via our on-line application system before 27 June 2025. 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

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, 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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