Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

University of Nottingham Ningbo

Job Summary

  • Reference number: 184348

  • Job family: Academic

  • Contract status: Full-Time

  • Closing Time: 2025-12-31

  • Salary: 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB (Competitive Salary)

About the University

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.

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.

The Position

Applications are invited for the above post in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department.

The department delivers an undergraduate programme that is jointly accredited across the Nottingham campuses in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and China. It is expected that the successful candidate will support excellence in teaching in the Department and across the three campuses, while developing an internationally recognised research programme.

Candidate Requirements

  • A PhD or equivalent and post-doctoral academic research experience in a field related to electrical and electronic engineering.

  • Expertise in communications or photonics technologies is of particular interest; however, excellent candidates in any research area with the ability to teach across a range of topics in the undergraduate curriculum will be considered.

  • Strong academic experience and evidence of a strong track record in research.

  • The appointment will be offered at either the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Lead and deliver individual and collaborative research and teaching in electrical and electronic engineering, particularly in VLSI/Embedded Systems.

  • Contribute to the direction of research programmes in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

  • Generate new intellectual understanding/knowledge and develop ideas for application of research and teaching outcomes.

  • Develop new concepts and ideas, and where appropriate, secure support for innovative research and/or teaching development proposals and funding bids.

  • Make a significant contribution to the academic unit through leadership, administrative management, or co-ordination of specific initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

  • Associate Professor: 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB per annum

  • Assistant Professor: 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum
    (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance)

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

Contract Information

  • The post will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to 5 years, with effect from January 2026 or thereafter as soon as possible.

  • This contract may be extended by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions.

Application and Contact Information

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: applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.)

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

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Department:

Review of Applications

The academic recruitment campaign will initially run until 31 December 2025. Review of applications is ongoing, and shortlisted applicants will be invited for recruitment interviews.

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