Research Fellow in Business

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Reference Number: 184203

Contract: Full-Time, 2-year fixed term

Salary: RMB 269,906 per annum (pro-rata for part-time/short-term contract), plus RMB 50,000 research funding

Closing Date: November 25, 2025

Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

Position Overview

The Nottingham University Business School China, led by Prof. Alain Chong and Dr. Xiaodie Pu, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow at the newly established Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration.

This position is part of a two-year collaborative research project on:

• Application and evaluation of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in financial risk control and digital economy research
• Assessing AI-based due diligence assistants via quantitative analysis and field experiments
• Developing evaluation frameworks for GenAI/LLM tools, including benchmarking studies and expert-annotated datasets
• Empirical research on digital transformation, industry coordination, and human-AI collaboration models

Work involves collaboration with industry partners, data collection, and on-site activities at UNNC.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate research objectives and proposals for individual and collaborative projects
• Execute research using established methodologies and techniques
• Analyze and interpret data, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights
• Write research publications and present at national/international conferences
• Identify opportunities for research grant applications
• Build relationships with internal and external partners for collaborations and funding

Candidate Requirements

• Ph.D. obtained within the last 3 years in Information Systems, FinTech/Financial Engineering, Data Science & Business Intelligence, AI/NLP, or Management Science & Engineering
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; Chinese is a plus
• Strong analytical, research design, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to apply relevant research methods creatively
• Experience in collaborative research and project management

About UNNC & Research Team

• UNNC: First Sino-foreign university in China, over 10,000 students, UK-style education
• Postdoctoral Station: Established Nov 2023; aligns with national strategic talent development and innovation goals
• Research Team:
• Prof. Alain Chong: Vice Provost, Chair Professor of Information Systems, expert in digital innovation and disruptive technologies
• Dr. Xiaodie Pu: Associate Professor, expert in business analytics, supply chain, and digital platform strategy

Project aligns with UNNC’s mission to advance scientific innovation and digital economy research.

Remuneration & Benefits

• 2-year fixed-term contract
• Annual salary RMB 269,906
• Eligible for RMB 50,000 research funding
• Opportunities for professional development, on-site engagement, and industry collaboration

Application Process

• Submit online applications only: Apply Here
• Required documents:
• Cover letter
• CV with academic and research achievements
• Research proposal (see project summary attachment)
• Referees will be contacted prior to interview
• Interviews conducted in Ningbo, China

Enquiries:

• Prof. Alain Chong: Alain.Chong@nottingham.edu.cn
• Dr. Jenny Pu: Jenny.Pu@nottingham.edu.cn
• HR Office: +86 574 88180000 Ext. 8854