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Position: Assistant Research Fellow in EU-China Science and Innovation

Reference: AD13018

Closing Date: 30th June 2013

Vacancies: 1

Qualifications:

Essential: A Bachelor’s degree with at least one year’s work experience or a Master’s degree in an applied scientific subject; Excellent Chinese and English communication skills; Training in social science interview techniques and analysis; Competency using Microsoft Office software; Experience of working in an international environment; Experience of conducting independent research; Experience of writing reports in English; High level of interpersonal skills; Well-organised and capable of prioritising multiple tasks; Able to work independently and at times under pressure to meet deadlines; A strong team player who works collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary environment; Ability to act independently and on own initiative to changing circumstances and demands from colleagues; Be willing to travel extensively within China; Have the right to work in China, either through citizenship or by obtaining the required work permits.

Desirable: Training and/or work experience in Urbanisation, Food Security, Transport or Energy in China and/or Europe; Experience of social science interview techniques and analysis Ability to translate and interpret technical documents in Chinese and English in the mentioned areas; Experience of conducting research in these areas; Evidence of previous administrative role/ skills.

Contract Status: The post will be offered on a full-time, fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of two years.

Salary & Benefits: RMB102, 000 – RMB111, 000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify existing research projects in the areas of Urbanisation, Food Security, Transport or Energy within China and Europe;
- Conduct a mapping exercise of research in the areas of Urbanisation, Food Security, Transport or Energy in China and Europe;
- Conduct and analyse interviews with research funding organisations at city, provincial, national and international levels as well as multinational commercial organisations within China and Europe to identify scientific research priority areas of societal importance;
- Produce publications, deliver presentations and represent the DragonSTAR project at national and international meetings;
- Take the lead at UNNC in producing project progress reports as required by the European Commission;
- Undertake business trips within China;
- Proactively engage with the other DragonSTAR partners;
- Conduct any administrative and translation/ interpretation duties as appropriate.

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.

Informal enquiries regarding this vacancy may be addressed to Dr. Odette Paramor (odette.paramor@nottingham.edu.cn), Associate Professor in Environmental Science. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

All applicants should fill out a standard UNNC application form and send with a cover letter and CV to: job@nottingham.edu.cn

UNNC Application form could be downloaded at
http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/about/documents/applicationform.doc

Please be advised that applicants who do not send the above required application documents will NOT be considered to be shortlisted.

宁波诺丁汉大学创建于2004年，是经中国教育部批准，由英国诺丁汉大学与浙江万里学院合作创办，在中国设立的***家引进世界一流大学优质教学资源、具有独立法人资格和独立校区的中外合作大学。根据泰晤士高等教育以及上海交通大学公布的权威排行榜，诺丁汉大学位列世界高校百强。

学校位于宁波市高教园区，占地面积887亩，建筑面积20万余平方米。目前在校生7800余人，教职员工800余人，来自于世界上70多个国家和地区。学校为员工提供国际化的工作环境，良好的薪资福利待遇和职业发展机会。

应聘须知

进行线上简历投递，所有信息和上传文件必须用英文填写，通过简历筛选者，将会由人力资源办公室以电话或电子邮件形式告知具体面试安排。