Overview
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigators: Prof Ying Weng and Prof Alain Chong) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. The post involves contributing to the newly established Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration and advancing the university’s research agenda.
Responsibilities
* Design and develop research: Formulate clear research objectives and contribute to the development of proposals for individual and collaborative projects, applying established and emerging methodologies to advance the research agenda.
* Conduct and analyze research: Collect, manage, and rigorously analyze complex datasets; interpret results; critically evaluate existing literature; and generate original insights that align with project goals.
* Disseminate findings: Prepare high-quality manuscripts for submission to leading journals, present research at national and international conferences, and contribute to the visibility and impact of the research team.
* Secure funding: Identify opportunities and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant applications to national and international funding bodies.
* Build networks and collaborations: Engage with internal colleagues and external partners (academic, clinical, and industry) to exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration, and establish partnerships that strengthen research outcomes.
About You
* Qualifications: PhD awarded within 3 years in business administration, computer science, information systems, data science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
* Programming & Data Skills: Proficiency in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow); experience with R, MATLAB, or Julia is an advantage.
* Machine Learning Expertise: Familiarity with supervised/unsupervised learning, ensemble methods, and deep learning architectures. Experience with explainable AI (e.g., SHAP, LIME) and radiomics is preferred.
* Quantitative Analysis: Ability to handle multimodal datasets, conduct statistical analysis, and apply predictive modeling and validation techniques.
* Research & Publication: Skills in critically reviewing literature, designing rigorous studies, and producing publications for high-impact journals.
* Collaboration & Communication: Excellent oral and written English communication skills; knowledge of Chinese is a plus. Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
* Practical Experience: Hands-on research in healthcare, medical imaging, AI applications, or digital innovation is an asset.
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 UK-style education and has grown to a student body of over 9,000 in 20 years.
Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration: established in Nov 2023 as UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station to support talent cultivation, innovation, and scientific advancement; the school’s undergraduate programme in Business Administration started in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009.
Research Team: Prof. Alain Chong is Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships and Chair Professor of Information Systems; Prof. Ying Weng is Course Director for Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Professor in Computer Science.
Project summary: This project aims to advance neuro-oncology by building a multimodal brain tumor database using explainable AI to enable non-invasive tumor pathology assessment from radiomic features, with aims to provide personalized treatment recommendations and support clinical decision-making.
Remuneration, Benefits and Support
You will be offered a fixed-term contract for 2 years. A minimum annual salary package of RMB 269,906 with competitive benefits is provided. The postdoctoral researcher may also apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting the research.
How To Apply
Applicants should submit an online application before 15 Oct 2025. Only online applications are accepted. Referees may be contacted prior to interview, which will take place in Ningbo, China.
Application link: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/job/184366/
Documents to Include
* A cover letter
* An up-to-date CV including academic and research achievements
* A Research proposal (please refer to the attached project summary)
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ying Weng (Ying.Weng@nottingham.edu.cn) or Alain Chong (Alain.Chong@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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