University of Nottingham Ningbo

Research Fellow in Business

Reference Number: 184467
Job Family: Teaching & Research Support
Contract Status: Full-Time
Closing Date: 22 February 2026
Salary: RMB 269,906 – 379,782 per annum, pro-rata for part-time/short-term contracts

University Overview

Join the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), the first Sino-foreign university in China, established in 2004. The award-winning campus provides a UK-style education and has grown to a student body of over 9,000 in 20 years.

Position Overview

Prof. Alain Chong and Prof. Ying Weng are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the newly established Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration at UNNC. The Fellow will contribute to the development of the university’s research agenda and advance a project on neuro-oncology using explainable AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Research: Formulate objectives, develop proposals for individual and collaborative projects, applying established and emerging methodologies.
• Conduct and Analyze Research: Collect, manage, and rigorously analyze complex datasets; interpret results; evaluate literature; generate original insights aligned with project goals.
• Disseminate Findings: Prepare manuscripts for leading journals, present research at conferences, and increase the visibility and impact of the team.
• Secure Funding: Identify opportunities and contribute to competitive grant applications to national and international bodies.
• Build Networks and Collaborations: Engage with internal and external partners (academic, clinical, industry) to establish collaborations that strengthen research outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: PhD awarded within 3 years in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Programming & Data Skills: Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow); experience with R, MATLAB, or Julia is advantageous.
• Machine Learning Expertise: Supervised/unsupervised learning, ensemble methods, deep learning (CNNs, RNNs); experience with explainable AI (SHAP, LIME) and radiomics preferred.
• Quantitative Analysis: Ability to handle multimodal datasets, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and validation techniques.
• Research & Publication: Experience in critical literature review, rigorous study design, and publication in high-impact journals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent English communication skills; Chinese is a plus. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical Experience: Prior research in healthcare, medical imaging, AI applications, or digital innovation is an asset.

Project Overview

The project aims to advance neuro-oncology by building a multimodal brain tumor database integrating imaging, patient records, and digital pathology. Using explainable AI, the system enables non-invasive determination of tumor pathology (WHO grading) from radiomic features in routine imaging, reducing reliance on invasive biopsies and supporting personalized treatment recommendations. The Fellow is expected to submit a research proposal building on this project summary.

Research Team

• Prof. Alain Chong: Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships; Chair Professor of Information Systems. Research in digital innovation, disruptive technologies.
• Prof. Ying Weng: Course Director for Computer Science with AI; expertise in signal processing, neuro-oncology imaging, and AI.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Fixed-term contract for 2 years with UNNC.
• Minimum annual salary: RMB 269,906, with competitive benefits.
• Postdoctoral fellows may apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting.

Application Instructions

• Apply online via: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184467
• Submit:
  • Cover letter
  • CV including academic and research achievements
  • Research proposal (refer to attached project summary)
• Referees will be contacted prior to interview.
• Interviews to take place in Ningbo, China.

Deadline: 22 February 2026

Informal enquiries:
Prof. Ying Weng: Ying.Weng@nottingham.edu.cn
Prof. Alain Chong: Alain.Chong@nottingham.edu.cn
Human Resources Office (if unable to apply online): +86 574 88180000 (Ext. 8854)