Research Fellow in Business

Institution: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) – Nottingham University Business School China
Reference Number: 184429
Location: Ningbo, China
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term, 2 years
Closing Date: January 11, 2026
Salary: 269,906 RMB per annum (pro-rata for part-time/short-term contracts)
Research Funding: RMB 50,000 available post-appointment

Project Overview

• Title: Artificial Intelligence applications in banking system (credit risk)

• Objective: Develop a credit default forecasting system using:

  • Machine learning models (neural networks, XGBoost)

  • Age-period-cohort (APC) analysis

  • Stress testing

• Goal: Support banks and financial institutions in risk management and inform policy-making.

• Foundation: Non-linear survival models combined with machine learning (novel in credit risk modeling).

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate research objectives and proposals (individual and team-based)

• Conduct data analysis and interpret findings

• Publish research and present at conferences

• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant proposals

• Build internal and external collaborations

Candidate Requirements

• PhD within 3 years in:

  • Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence

  • Credit Risk Modeling

  • Operations Optimization Modeling

• Strong programming skills in Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Flask)

• Ability to apply research approaches creatively

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Chinese is a plus)

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners

Team Information

• Lead: Dr. Hang Zhou – Assistant Professor in Finance, UNNC

• Co-lead: Dr. Anthony Bellotti – Professor, Computer Science, UNNC

• Focused on machine learning applications in finance, credit risk, and empirical asset pricing

Application Instructions

• Apply online via: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184429/

• Deadline: January 11, 2026

• Include:

  1. Cover letter

  2. CV (with academic and research achievements)

  3. Research proposal (aligned with the project summary)

Enquiries: Hang.Zhou@nottingham.edu.cn

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