The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (hereafter referred to as “EEE”) is seeking to recruit a Research Fellow in Power Electronics (OUTSOURCED) to carry out the research on developing research objectives and proposals in Power Electronics.

Your key responsibilities include:

To develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.
To plan and conduct research using recognised approaches, methodologies and techniques within the research area.
To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences.
To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.
To supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students projects, fieldwork and placements, as appropriate. To participate in the assessment of student knowledge and co-supervise projects at Masters level.
To collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared interest for example, course development, collaborative or joint research projects.
Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the line manager.
About You:

You should have a doctorate degree in relevant subject area;
Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.
Experience in use of research methodologies and techniques to work within area
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information.
High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights.
Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
About Us:

Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the *** 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 9,000 in just 20 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.



Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with outsourced company initially of 3 years with UNNC from June 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

Equality and Diversity

UNNC 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 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.