Associate Professor in Drug Discovery

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Department of Chemical Environmental Engineering

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years. 

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottinghams Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. 

The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership and project management to expedite the planning, execution, and successful launch of the MSc programme. The role holder will take responsibility for the quality of the design of the new Master of Science in Drug Discovery with Industrial training programme and develop high teaching standards in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 

The person appointed will also be expected to conduct ongoing original research for publication and play a lead role in collaborative research projects. The role holder will serve as principal investigator on major research projects in one of the following areas, and will identify opportunities for the development of new research projects. 

• Drug metabolism and pharmaco kinetics
• Molecular pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical or medicinal chemistry

Candidates must have a PhD degree in related discipline, and an extensive track record in the development and delivery of teaching units with proven ability to provide effective leadership and management of groups and teaching activities. Proven ability with demonstrated success in obtaining sources of funding, previous experience of successfully supervising PhD students to completion, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential. 

Salary will be within the range of RMB 635,038 to RMB 780,622 per annum, depending on skills and experience (salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments. 

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of three years starting February 2026 oras soon as thereafter. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Professor Philip Hall, Head of Department of Chemical Environmental Engineering The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, email: Philip.Hall@nottingham.edu.cn Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible virtual interviews may also held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview. 

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If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 8404), Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn.