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 10,000 in 21 years.
The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in Mathematical Sciences.
Candidates must have a PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students, and successful acquisition of external research funding is essential.
We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer international highly competitive salary package and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.
The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting September 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184369/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 23 February 2026, which should include the following:
- a cover letter
- an up-to-date CV
- a publication list
- A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
- A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department
Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around March-April 2026, but they are subject to change.
Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Hayk Mikayelyan, Head of School of Mathematical Sciences, email: Hayk.Mikayelyan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn, with a quote of the reference number of “184369”.
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