Careers in China
Many people dream of working abroad, and with the growing global academic job market, pursuing opportunities in China offers significant prospects for academics. A career in China has many benefits: you can improve your long-term employability, build connections with Chinese academics for future research collaborations, experience a new culture, learn a different language, and explore some of the world’s great wonders.
jobs.ac.uk works with a number of universities and higher education institutions in China to bring you the best career opportunities and jobs in China. Browse the list of jobs below. You can also find new opportunities by visiting our website, jobs.ac.uk, and using our search filter to find your next role.
At jobs.ac.uk we have also written helpful articles in our Career Advice hub about working overseas, including insights into the Chinese education system, research grant opportunities, and how to leverage initiatives like the Changjiang Scholars scheme. We have also written a country profile that provides useful information about living in China. Plus, hear directly from Lecturers and Professors who have moved to China and enjoyed the many rewards of their experience.

Living and Working in China
Find out about what it’s like to work and live in China including the culture, education system, working practices, visa information and more.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial Digital Twin and Intelligent Control Systems
School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 10 May
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Industrial AI Algorithm and Autonomous Decision-Making Systems
School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 10 May
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Associate/Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Head of Department)
Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £71,537 – £115,516 per annum
Date Placed: 08 May
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Lecturer in Visual Communication and Digital Direction
Hebei University
Location: Baoding
Salary: £31515 per annum (pro-rata) + Benefits equivalent to £6,200
Date Placed: 08 May
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Lecturer in Interior and Spatial Design
Hebei University
Location: Baoding, United Kingdom
Salary: £32465 per annum (pro-rata) + Benefits equivalent to £6,200
Date Placed: 08 May
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Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
Hebei University
Location: Baoding
Salary: £27478 per annum (pro rata) remuneration + Benefits equivalent to £6,200
Date Placed: 08 May
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Foundation Year Teacher
Keele Language Centre
CDUTCM-KEELE Joint Health and Medical Sciences Institute
Location: Chengdu
Salary: Competitive Package: Attractive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
Date Placed: 07 May
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International Communications Specialist
University Marketing and Communications
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 04 May
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Professor in Information Management and Marketing
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 04 May
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Assistant Professor, Industrial Intelligent Agent Research Center
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 04 May
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Assistant Professor in Sustainable Urbanism
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £66,781 per annum
Date Placed: 09 Apr
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Assistant Professor in Computer Science
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £66,781 per annum
Date Placed: 09 Apr
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Teaching Fellow in Computer Science
School of Computer Science
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £39,861 – £54,326 per annum before tax
Date Placed: 09 Apr
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Lecturer in Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design and Visual Cultures)
Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: Grade 7 / exclusive of Outer London Weighting
Date Placed: 20 Apr
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Associate/Full Professor in Applied Mathematics/Statistics
School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: competitive
Date Placed: 13 Mar
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Assistant / Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,714 – £87,937 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 29 Apr
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Principal Investigator: Prof Yanjun Guan)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30404.91 per annum
Date Placed: 14 Apr
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Lecturer in Dance
Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Middlesex University
Location: Hainan
Salary: £41064 Grade 7 / exclusive of Outer London Weighting
Date Placed: 01 May
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Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering Education (Academic Education Pathway)
Bioscience Education
King’s College London
Location: London, Shenzhen
Salary: £53,947 – £63,350 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Date Placed: 21 Apr
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Lecturer in Biomedical Science Education (Academic Education Pathway)
Bioscience Education
King’s College London
Location: London, Shenzhen
Salary: £53,947 – £63,350 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Date Placed: 21 Apr
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