Postdoctoral Research Fellow, NUBS China Faculty Office

Job Details

Nottingham University Business School China Prof. Zhao Cai's team is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China research agenda.

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To formulate and articulate research objectives, alongside developing proposals for both individual and collaborative projects, utilizing established methodologies and techniques to execute research effectively within the specified area;
• To analyze data meticulously, interpret findings, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights, while adhering to project deadlines and collaborating seamlessly with team members and partners;
• To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs;
• To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications;
• To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or opportunities for collaboration.

About You

The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree within 3 years and in the areas of digital healthcare, healthcare management, information systems, or other related areas; Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Excellent communication skills in Chinese is a plus. High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights. Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods. Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally. Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. 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.

Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration. Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC.

Research Team. Dr. Zhao Cai is a Professor in Information Systems and Executive Director of Nottingham China Health Institute at University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

Project. This longitudinal project investigates the implementation of AI-empowered chronic disease management systems in hospitals.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB269,906 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 15 July 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184593/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following: A cover letter An up-to-update CV includes academic and research achievement list A Research proposal (Please refer to the attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof Zhao Cai Zhao.Cai@nottingham.edu.cn.