University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Associate/Assistant Research Fellow in Faculty Office of Humanities and Social Sciences

Purpose of role

The post holder will support the Principal Investigator, academic staff and the faculty in successfully obtaining external research funding (including grants).

The post holder will contribute to research development activities, including research intelligence, evidence gathering, analysis and stakeholder coordination, as required.

Associate Research Fellow

Your Responsibility

• Lead and coordinate complex, strategic and multi-party external funding applications.
• Provide advice and guidance to academic staff on proposal development and funder requirements.
• Deliver research intelligence, analysis and briefings to support Faculty research development.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent the faculty where appropriate.
• Improve research development processes, resolve issues independently and maintain accurate records.

About You

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Substantial experience of supporting complex or high-value external funding applications.
• Sound knowledge of funder requirements, proposal development and research funding processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to provide practical advice, work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to produce clear funding application materials, briefings and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant online research system.

Assistant Research Fellow

Your Responsibility

• Identify and disseminate relevant external funding opportunities.
• Support academic staff throughout the funding application lifecycle.
• Assist with preparing and coordinating funding applications, proposals and supporting materials.
• Undertake research, analysis and briefings to support funding activity and Faculty research development.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement.

About You

Essential

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Knowledge of external research funding and application processes.
• Strong research, analytical, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear funding application materials, briefings and reports.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, independently and to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant online research systems.

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 22 years.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Salary will be within the range of RMB 102,746 to RMB 175,726 per annum depending on skills and experience. The post will be offered on a fixed-term outsourced contract with outsource company for a period of 1 year.

Applicants should apply via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 25 August 2026. 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 the Human Resources Office, 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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