Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute

 is now seeking exceptional scholars 

Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute (CBI) is an exciting new collaboration between the city of Ningbo and UNNC, designed to establish multi-disciplinary, international, first-class research teams in key areas related to the economic development needs of Ningbo. The Institute primarily addresses prominent issues in three areas – Intelligent Manufacturing, Green Chemicals and Energy, Life Sciences and Healthcare, all of which are closely connected with local development goals. Each of the three areas will have a dedicated research centre hosting leading scholars and researchers.

UNNC was the first Sino-foreign University to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to a student body of over 8,000 in 16 years. As part of the University of Nottingham which also has its main campus in the UK and another campus in Malaysia, UNNC is a pioneering institution that provides exceptional education and an outstanding learning experience to its students. UNNC delivers world-leading research that transforms lives. UNNC serves as a strong foundation of and support for CBI.


Associate Professor/Full Professor in Additive Manufacturing/Advance Manufacturing/

Precision Manufacturing

About the Job

The China Beacons Institute is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Associate Professors / Professors in Intelligent Manufacturing, with key sub-areas focused in

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Advance Manufacturing
  • Precision Manufacturing


About You

  • You should have PhD or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject area;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive publication track record and extensive research and student supervising experience with an established national and growing international reputation in the field of Intelligent Manufacturing in the international higher education sector;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive experience in developing and devising new research programmes, models, techniques and methods;
  • You should have proven ability to provide effective management of groups and research activities;
  • You should have proven/successful record of promoting and maintaining collaborative links with industry/business/community.

Associate Professor/Full Professor in Smart Food/MRI/

Evidence-based Medicine/Bioinformatics

About the Job

The China Beacons Institute is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Associate Professors / Professors in Life Science and Healthcare, with key sub-areas focused in

  • Smart Food
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Evidence-based Medicine
  • Bioinformatics


About You

  • You should have PhD or equivalent in Life Science or relevant subject area;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive publication track record and extensive research and student supervising experience with an established national and growing international reputation in the field of Life Science and Healthcare in the international higher education sector;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive experience in developing and devising new research programmes, models, techniques and methods;
  • You should have proven ability to provide effective management of groups and research activities;
  • You should have proven/successful record of promoting and maintaining collaborative links with industry/business/community.

Associate Professor/Full Professor in AI Enbaled Chemistry/Renewable Energy & Energy Storage/

Green Chemical Processes and Process Intensification

About the Job

The China Beacons Institute is now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Associate Professors / Professors in Green Chemicals and Energy, with key sub-areas focused in

  • AI Enbaled Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy & Energy Storage
  • Green Chemical Processes and Process Intensification.


About You

  • You should have PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant subject area;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive publication track record and extensive research and student supervising experience with an established national and growing international reputation in the field of Green Chemicals and Energy in the international higher education sector;
  • You should have sufficient/extensive experience in developing and devising new research programmes, models, techniques and methods;
  • You should have proven ability to provide effective management of groups and research activities;
  • You should have proven/successful record of promoting and maintaining collaborative links with industry/business/community.

How to Apply

About CBI and UNNC

Please send your latest CV which include your basic personal information, education background, research intertest, work experience, etc. to the following email address: hello@boletalent.com.


* Information from University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Remuneration, Benefits

 and Support


Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We offer highly-competitive salary package and 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 wide range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.


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