Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering

Reference Number: 184427
Job Family: Academic
Contract Status: Full-Time
Closing Time: 2025-12-31
Salary: 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Overview

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 10,000 in just 21 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.

Role Description

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant leadership impact within their academic unit and in the research and teaching area of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The role holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the areas of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This post also be linked to research activities linked to the University’s research platforms such as the UNNC Sir Peter Mansfield MRI Centre.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates must have:

• A PhD degree in the related field

• Sufficient research experience with evidence of publication record

• Evidence of demonstrated success in delivering teaching within an agreed quality framework

• Excellent English oral, written, and listening skills

• Ability to manage resources and an understanding of management processes

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience.

In addition, an attractive package—including employment support allowance, schooling, and insurance—will be provided for international appointments.

Contract Term

The post will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for five years, starting March 2026 or as soon as thereafter.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
Dr C.F. Kwong
Department Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Email: chiew-foong.kwong@nottingham.edu.cn
(Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.)

Interviews

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible. Virtual interviews may also be held.
Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview.

How to Apply

For more details and/or to apply online, please visit:
https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184427/

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Department:
Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 8404)
Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

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