Senior Research Fellow

Following record levels of student recruitment, we are looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow to our expanding team of academics. You should bring with you a positive attitude, and desire to be part of a forward-looking department.

You will be a researcher who can build on the success of this work to help extend our engagement with practitioners and funders on these topics. Showing initiative, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and undertaking rigorous research work are all features of this role. You should be confident working independently and as part of a team, supporting and where appropriate leading a range of activities to support projects and bid applications.

If you are interested in joining us in NBS we have a number of opportunities, please visit our website here.

About the Role & Department

Our research is focusing on sustainable operations, food, textile and plastic supply chains management, smart technology for supply chains, data analytics and AI for decision making. 

Nottingham Business School undertakes research in broad subject areas of management, marketing, economics, human resource management, accounting and finance.  Our research is intellectually rigorous and relevant to funders and practitioners. We received research income to conduct research in various areas of management including agri-food and short food supply chains, from British Council and Interregional North-West Europe. We are trying to expand our research in various areas of sustainability.

We are looking for a researcher with a PhD from a reputed University with strong research skills and research bid writing skills. We are particularly interested in someone who has set up networks and liaised with UK and global funders, with experience in research writing for funding applications.  You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research trajectory. A background in operations management/operations research/sustainable supply chains/data analysis/IoT and AI would be an advantage, but other disciplines would also be suitable. Knowledge, or ability to learn Qualtrics, SPSS and/or SEM/LISREL, NVivo is also essential.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Prof Usha Ramanathan by email at usha.ramanathan@ntu.ac.uk

Interview date: 9th March 2023

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We also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata 
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance.  We contribute 23.68% of your salary.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.

About NTU

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we encourage applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. 

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