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.
About the Role
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.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
- Experience of supervising PhD and Master students.
- Successful acquisition of external research funding.
Salary and Benefits
We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
We offer an international highly competitive salary package and a range of benefits and entitlements, including:
- Accommodation allowance.
- Insurances.
- Schooling support.
- Home flight.
- Relocation and repatriation support.
- Paid annual leave.
- A wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.
Contract Details
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 2027.
This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.
Application Process
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application link: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184654/
Applications should be submitted by 23:59 Beijing Time, 26 February 2027.
Applications should include:
- 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.
Interview Information
Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around April–May 2027, but they are subject to change.
Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Dr Hayk Mikayelyan
Head of School of Mathematical Sciences
Email: Hayk.Mikayelyan@nottingham.edu.cn
If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office:
Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn
Please quote the reference number "184654" in your correspondence.
