Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Yanjun Guan)
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Overview
Nottingham University Ningbo China (UNNC) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Professor Yanjun Guan’s research team in the Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration, contributing to the development of UNNC’s research agenda.
Responsibilities
* 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 with team members and partners.
* To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to 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 internal and external contacts to exchange information, 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 within 3 years in one of the following areas: Applied Psychology, Management, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate clearly on complex information. Chinese language skills are a plus.
* Strong analytical ability to analyze data, interpret reports, evaluate texts, and bring new insights.
* Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
* Ability to assess and organize resource requirements and deploy effectively.
* Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
* Some practical experience applying the specialist skills and approaches required for the role.
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 offers a UK-style education and has grown to a student body of over 10,000 in 20 years.
Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration. The Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration was approved in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, aligning with national talent cultivation and innovation goals and UNNC’s development strategy. The undergraduate programme in Business Administration began in 2004, with the doctoral programme in 2009. The discipline has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years, and maintains strong industry collaborations with companies such as Microsoft and Amazon.
Research Team. Professor Yanjun Guan is a distinguished scholar in organizational management and psychology. He has held positions at Durham University Business School and University of Nottingham Ningbo China. His work appears in top journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Management. Dr. Yanze Liang, an Assistant Professor at UNNC, focuses on international business and strategy.
For details of the team, please refer to the following links: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/yanjun-guan; https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/sam-liang.
Project
The project aims to develop a comprehensive framework that unifies disparate conceptualizations of job search success and explores new dimensions relevant to modern career development. It will propose and test a multi-dimensional measure of job seekers’ subjective job search success, with qualitative and quantitative validation across diverse cultural backgrounds. It will examine how these dimensions influence subsequent career outcomes to inform targeted, evidence-based strategies in career management and talent management.
Your Remuneration, Benefits And Support
You will be offered a fixed-term contract for 2 years with UNNC. The minimum annual salary package is RMB 269,906 with a competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow may apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting the research.
How To Apply
Applicants should submit an online application before 31 October, 2025. Only online applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo, China. Applications should include the following:
* A cover letter
* An up-to-date CV including academic and research achievements
* A Research proposal
Access the application: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184321/
Enquiries
Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof. Yanjun Guan at Yanjun.guan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Human Resources Office at Tel: 86 574 88180000 (Ext. 8854).
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