University of Nottingham Ningbo China

School of Mathematical Sciences

Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China

We are committed to offering competitive recruitment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our employees to help them achieve their full potential.

Join a unique British university in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo of China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award-winning campus, which offers a British-style education, has grown to a student body of over 10,000 students in 21 years.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a leader in Sino-foreign higher education, is expanding rapidly. It is looking for ambitious and talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as a flair for research to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the global University of Nottinghams, providing unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and curriculum development of undergraduate and graduate programs in applied mathematics and statistics, to play a leadership role in collaborative research projects and to conduct ongoing original research and publications in the mathematical sciences.

Candidates must have a PhD, preferably a graduate degree (or equivalent) in applied mathematics or statistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience in supervising PhD and MSc students, and successfully obtaining external research funding is essential.

We are committed to offering competitive recruitment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our employees to help them achieve their full potential. We offer a highly competitive international salary package and you will receive a range of benefits and entitlements, including subsistence allowance, insurance, school support, repatriation flight, relocation and repatriation support and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wide range of application opportunities for Chinese talent programs based on application eligibility.

The position will initially be offered under a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting September 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications by 23:59 Beijing time, 23 February 2026, which should include the following:

• Cover letter
• A recent CV
• List of publications
• A statement of teaching philosophy gives evidence of excellence in teaching

A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department Interviews will be conducted in Ningbo, China Interview dates will likely be approximately March-April 2026, but are subject to change.

Please note that your referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Heik Michaelian, Head of the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, via email: Hayk.Mikaelyan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office via email: job@nottingham.edu.cnquoting reference number 184369.