University of Nottingham
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Xiaolan Zheng)
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Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo, China
Location
Ningbo
Salary
Salary will be RMB 272,606 per annum, pro-rata for part-time/short-term contract.
Fixed-term
Closing Date
Monday 12 October 2026
Reference
184702
About the Research Team
Nottingham University Business School China Prof. Xiaolan Zheng’s research team is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China research agenda.
Your Responsibility
Your key responsibilities include:
- To formulate and articulate research objectives, alongside developing proposals for both individual and collaborative projects, utilizing established methodologies and techniques to execute research effectively within the specified area;
- To analyze data meticulously, interpret findings, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights, while adhering to project deadlines and collaborating seamlessly with team members and partners;
- To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs;
- To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications;
- To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or opportunities for collaboration.
About You
The candidate must have obtained a PhD in Finance or Accounting within the past three years.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Excellent communication skills in Chinese is a plus.
- High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights.
- Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
- Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
- Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.
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About Us
Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.
About Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration
Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC. UNNC’s undergraduate programme of Business Administration was launched in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009. The subject has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years. The discipline of Business Administration has also established teaching and research platforms at multiple levels and carried out in-depth industry university research cooperation with world renowned enterprises such as Microsoft and Amazon. In the future, UNNC will incorporate the development of the postdoctoral research station into the agenda of the university to provide talent support in efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation as well as economic and social development.
About the Project
This project investigates the integration of non-financial factors into core corporate decision-making processes through three primary research objectives. First, this project examines how firms integrate non-financial factors into core corporate decision-making processes. It focuses on the internalization of environmental and social considerations, exploring how these forces shape resource allocation, risk management, and strategic priorities within organizations in an increasingly digitalized environment. Second, the project aims to employ rigorous empirical methods to uncover the causal mechanisms through which non-financial dimensions interact with and reshape traditional business models. By emphasizing the internal dynamics of corporate adaptation, the project examines how organizations strategically respond to evolving institutional pressures and stakeholder expectations. Third, the project seeks to generate novel insights into the real economic implications of sustainability. It contributes to a deeper understanding of modern corporate behavior by revealing how firms navigate complex trade-offs in a globalized landscape, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of ethics and economics.
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Approximately two-thirds of this postdoctoral position's responsibilities center on developing teaching cases in sustainable finance. The successful candidate will contribute to both educational resources and scholarly publications that examine innovation and organizational dynamics within the field.
Your Remuneration, Benefits And Support
You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB272,606 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.
How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Oct 12, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.
Applications should include but are not limited to the following:
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date CV includes academic and research achievement list
- A Research proposal (Please refer to the section on project summary)
Enquiries
Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Dr. Zhangfan Cao (Zhangfan.Cao@nottingham.edu.cn). If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 6548).
Equality and Diversity
University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.
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