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

Purpose of role

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

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To assist academic staff and research units in planning and organising research-related activities.
• To contribute to the production of research reports and publications, and bids for funding, awards, accreditation, etc.; to prepare and present to relevant groups including external bodies.
• To build relationships with internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaborations.
• To undertake supervised research.
• To conduct literature and database searches and carry out analyses and/or tests and/or critical evaluations

About You

• Master’s degree in relevant disciplines.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, and proven bilingual translation skills.
• 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.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and diverse workload.
• Excellent IT skills, including using MS Office applications and database 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

This is a permanent post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of 3 years with a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China with effect from October 2026 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 apply via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 27 September 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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