Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Alain Chong and Dr. Xiaodie Pu)
Be among the first 25 applicants.
Area: Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB 269,906 with competitive benefits package.
Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Reference: 184203
About the Position: Nottingham University Business School China Prof Alain Chong’s research team is seeking outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join the postdoctoral research station in business administration for the development of University of Nottingham Ningbo China 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 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 degree within 3 years and in the areas of Information Systems, FinTech / Financial Engineering, Data Science & Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence / NLP, Management Science & Engineering.
* 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, interpret reports, evaluate and criticize 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.
About the University
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 just 21 years.
Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was established in November 2023 and is the first postdoctoral research station at UNNC. The station aligns with national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation.
About The Research Team
Prof. Alain Chong is Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships and Chair Professor of Information Systems at UNNC. His research explores digital innovation, disruptive technologies, and their impact on business and society.
Dr. Xiaodie Pu is an Associate Professor of Business Analytics at the Nottingham University Business School China. Her research focuses on supply chain management, digital platform strategy, and the role of information technologies in business transformation.
About the Project
This postdoctoral research position is part of a two‑year collaborative project focused on the application and evaluation of GenAI and large language models (LLMs) in financial risk control and digital economy research. The researcher will assess the performance of an AI‑based due diligence assistant through quantitative analysis and field experiments, compare its effectiveness with traditional manual methods, and evaluate its impact on real‑world business decision‑making. Key tasks include developing an evaluation framework for GenAI/LLM tools, conducting expert‑annotated dataset creation and benchmarking studies, and conducting empirical research on government and enterprise data focusing on digital transformation and industry coordination. The postdoc will contribute to scholarly publications and the design of human‑AI collaboration models.
Remuneration, Benefits and Support
You will be offered a fixed‑term contract initially with UNNC for 2 years. The minimum annual salary package is RMB 269,906 with a competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellows may also apply for a research funding grant of RMB 50,000 after starting their research.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit an application via the online application system before 2025‑11‑25. Only online 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:
* A cover letter
* An up‑to‑date CV including academic and research achievement list
* A research proposal (please refer to the attached project summary).
Enquiries
Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Alain Chong (Alain.Chong@nottingham.edu.cn) or Jenny Pu (Jenny.Pu@nottingham.edu.cn). For HR contact: Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000 (Ext. 8854).
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