Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering - 184620
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Employer: NottinghamUniversity Business School
Office Address: Ningbo, China
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry & Field: Chemicals/Chemical Industry, Education
Salary: Yearly Salary: RMB (CNY) 272,606 to 383,580
Refresh Date: Jul. 9, 2026
Expiration Date: Sep. 8, 2026
Job Summary
Reference number
184620
Job family
Teaching & Research Support
Contract status
Full-Time
Closing time
2026-08-07
Salary
272606 RMB to 383580 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance
University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit a Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering (OUTSOURCED) in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
Your Responsibility
The purpose of this role will be to assist and support the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering in carrying out academic research which include literature searches, developing questionnaires, conducting surveys, carrying out analyses and tests and drafting of reports.
To undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork in the following field:
Green chemical;
low-carbon energy;
Environmental remediation and waste treatment
To conduct literature and database searches and carry out analyses and/or tests and/or critical evaluations using specified and agreed techniques, approaches and/or models and document findings.
To contribute to the production of research reports and publications
To continue to develop skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques and contribute to the development polymer processing.
To communicate information and ideas to students and advise and assist other staff/students with in area of expertise.
To participate in training and staff development events as trainer or trainee as appropriate.
To maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness.
To undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
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. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years.
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.
How To Apply
Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy should submit the following documents by email to
Please Include
Vacancy reference number & title
Application Form
Cover Letter
CV
Publication List
Applicants should submit an application before midnight (11:59 pm) on 7 August 2026 (Chinese Time). 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, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext.8404).
Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile
Attachment: Application Form
Qualifications & Requirements:
About You
Candidates must have a PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferable in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Chinese, and high analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts, and bring new insights are necessary. Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in the research area of chemistry and chemical engineering are also essential.Your Remuneration, Benefits And Support
You will be offered a fixed term outsourced contract initially with effect from September 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.
Salary
272606 RMB to 383580 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance
Nottingham University Business School is a triple-accredited, tri-campus business school with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, strong connections to the corporate world and highly rated influential research. We provide outstanding teaching programmes and support that enable our students to excel in a global environment.
Our influential research is ranked as 'internationally excellent', with world leading strengths in banking and finance, entrepreneurship, innovation and business sustainability.
We belong to an elite group of AACSB - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) triple-accredited business schools.
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