宁波招聘

Ningbo Nottingham International Academy for the Marine Economy and Technology

PhD Scholarships (September 2014 entry)

Applications are invited to undertake postgraduate research within the new Ningbo Nottingham International Academy for the Marine Economy and Technology (IAMET), a new centre of excellence for marine-related research and business engagement. The IAMET is collaboration between The University of Nottingham in the UK and Ningbo, China, Zhejiang Wanli Education Group and the Ningbo Municipal Government, and will engage with both local and international companies providing opportunities for collaboration and commercialisation of joint activities in:

1. Port services, trade and logistics
This includes the design, plan and implementation of port related processes and services such as port-centric logistics, berth and quay crane scheduling, as well as associated intelligent navigation, information and data analysis.

2. Marine advanced materials
Exploring the design and manufacture of marine equipment and materials. Research will also look at materials for off-shore wind turbines as well as corrosion resistant coatings.

3. Marine natural products
Research and development of natural marine products, including using natural biological resources for pharmaceuticals, drug discovery, new materials and sustainable chemicals.

4. Marine environmental management
This examines areas such as the techniques and processes involved in coastal engineering and the development of technologies to remediate marine ecosystems

Scholarships

Applications are invited any of the above areas but with an initial focus on the Power Electronics, Machines and Drives research group or the Port Logistics and Services research group, with many of the scholarships being linked directly with industry.

Power Electronics, Machines and Drives research group

High performance electrical machines and drive systems are essential to all future sustainable energy scenarios since they can deliver efficient and flexible conversion and conditioning of electrical energy. They find application in many low-carbon applications including renewable energy generation, smart grids, electric transport (EV, HEVs, rail), aerospace, marine and energy saving motor drives.

There are up to five PhD scholarships to undertake research projects in the following research areas:
1. Novel electrical machine topologies for high performance propulsion application.
2. Power electronics converters including high power density converters, modular concepts and health management of electrical drive systems.
3. Electrical machine drives including high power density drives and the integration of electrical machines and power electronics.
4. Design tools and modelling for power electronics, machines and drives.

These scholarships are suited to anyone with an interest in the technologies underpinning our future energy and transport systems, and who is keen to tackle key research challenges facing the sector. The projects are multidisciplinary in nature and will be attractive to researchers from a range of science or engineering backgrounds.

Students will need either a first class or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as mechanical or materials engineering, electrical or electronic engineering, physics or a related subject. Prior knowledge of power electronics is not essential and training will be provided as required.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Gerada chris.gerada@nottingham.ac.uk

Port Logistics and Services research group

Seaports are often considered to be of strategic importance for a country’s competitiveness in global logistics and supply chains as they handle more than 90 per cent, in terms of volume, of goods transported over the globe. Ports comprise of multiple organisations where the interests of various stakeholders co-exist. In this respect a port’s activities span across many disciplines and sectors including import, export, manufacturing, transportation, handling and packaging as well as associated services, information and communication technologies.

There are up to five PhD scholarships to undertake research projects in the following research areas:
1. Innovative models for enhancing value-creation capability and competitiveness through port-centric logistics.
2. The role of ‘serious’ simulation games in improving strategic and operational efficiencies of port logistics.
3. The impact of ‘slow steaming’ and synchro-modal operations on the total cost of logistics and energy efficiencies.
4. The development of scenarios and models to optimise port berthing turnover at minimum cost and energy consumption.
5. The ‘servitisation’ of port centric logistics for developing sustainable competitiveness

These scholarships are suited to anyone with an interest in logistics, supply chain and operations management within the context of marine, port, manufacturing or related sectors and services. The research projects are multidisciplinary in nature making extensive use of sophisticated methods of solving business problems related to designing, planning, controlling and improving operations, logistics and supply chain management processes. The scholarships will be attractive to researchers from a range of manufacturing, industrial engineering, computer science or management backgrounds.

Students will need either a first class or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as industrial engineering, computer science, logistics, supply chain or operations management or related subjects.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Kulwant Pawar kul.pawar@nottingham.ac.uk

Package

The scholarships are based at The University of Nottingham’s campus in Ningbo, China. They are available from September 2014 for a period of three years, with a stipend of up RMB 3,000 per month (c. GBP 300 per month) and an accommodation allowance of RMB 4,800 per year (c. GBP 480 per year) for local students and RMB 12,000 per year (c. GBP 1,200 per year) for international students. Tuition fees are fully funded and medical insurance and health insurance are provided.

Teaching assistantships with extra payment may be available for talented PhD students.

Applications will be considered until the five scholarships have been awarded, but potential applicants are urged to apply as soon as possible to maximise their chances of success.

To apply please send the following by email to PHDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn:
Application Form (please download here: http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/admissions/domestic-students/phdprogramme/how-to-apply/application--assessment-procedure.aspx )
A brief research proposal
Copies of degree certificate for both undergraduate and postgraduate study (Xueli certificates required for applicants from Chinese universities)
Official transcripts showing marks for both undergraduate and postgraduate study (in English only, with university’s official stamp on)
Two references which can be emailed by the referees directly to PHDAdmissions@nottingham.edu.cn
English proficiency test report (not required for native English speakers)
A copy of passport-sized colour photograph
A copy of your passport. For Chinese applicants a copy of ID card is accepted

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。