Assistant / Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics / Statistics

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

School of Mathematical Sciences

Salary

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB for Associate Professor / 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB for Assistant Professor per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

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 22 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 Nottingham's Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. 

About School of Mathematical Sciences 

We offer undergraduate courses in BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Applied Mathematics (2+2, 4+0) and BSc (Hons) Statistics (2+2) and have active and cutting-edge research in mathematics and its applications in computational mathematics and simulations, applied mathematics modelling, nonlinear science, wave propagations in lattices, fluid mechanics and financial mathematics. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in Mathematical Sciences. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students, and successful acquisition of external research funding is desirable (essential for Associate Professor position). 

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support 

Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB for Associate Professor / 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB for Assistant Professor per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application. If you have reached the statuary retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead. 

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting September 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement. 

How to Apply 

Applicants are invited to submit their applications by 23:59 Beijing Time, 15 May 2026 via the 'Apply' button above, which should include the following: 

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV
• A publication list (MathSciNet MR author ID required)
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence

A teaching demo and a research presentation are part of the job interviews, which will take place in Ningbo, China around June 2026 (subject to change). 

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview. 

Enquiries 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Hayk Mikayelyan, Head of School of Mathematical Sciences, email: Hayk.Mikayelyan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn, with a quote of the reference number of 184503. 

Equality and Diversity 

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.