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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Finance, Accounting, Sustainable Finance and Corporate Decision-Making University of Nottingham Ningbo China in China

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Finance

Funding

Fixed-term 2-year postdoctoral contract at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Minimum annual salary package is RMB 272,606 with a competitive benefits package. The postdoctoral researcher may also apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting the role.

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

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University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)

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Keywords

Finance
Corporate Governance
Business Administration
Accounting
Business
Management
Digital Innovation
International Finance
Sustainable Finance
Economics
Statistics
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About this position

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Finance, Accounting, Sustainable Finance, and Corporate Governance within Nottingham University Business School China / the Nottingham Global Case Centre (NGCC).

The position is part of Prof. Xiaolan Zheng’s research team and focuses on how firms integrate non-financial factors into core corporate decision-making. The project examines environmental and social considerations, resource allocation, risk management, strategic priorities, and the causal mechanisms linking sustainability, institutions, and business models. A substantial part of the role also involves developing teaching cases in sustainable finance, alongside scholarly publications.

Supervisory/academic contacts mentioned in the post include Prof. Xiaolan Zheng (Finance), Prof. Huimin Song (Accounting), and Dr. Zhangfan Cao (Accounting). The post is based at the Nottingham Global Case Centre, which supports teaching case development and experiential learning across the university.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a PhD in Finance or Accounting obtained within the past three years. Strong English communication skills are required; Chinese communication skills are a plus. The post also asks for strong analytical ability, experience with empirical research methods, and the ability to write research outputs and grant bids.

Funding: fixed-term 2-year contract with a minimum annual salary package of RMB 272,606, competitive benefits, and the possibility to apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting.

How to apply: submit an online application before 2026-10-12. Include a cover letter, an up-to-date CV with academic and research achievements, and a research proposal. Referees will be contacted before interview.

Funding details

Fixed-term 2-year postdoctoral contract at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Minimum annual salary package is RMB 272,606 with a competitive benefits package. The postdoctoral researcher may also apply for RMB 50,000 research funding after starting the role.

What's required

Applicants must have obtained a PhD in Finance or Accounting within the past three years. Strong oral and written English communication skills are required, and Chinese communication skills are a plus. Candidates should have high analytical ability, be able to analyze data, interpret reports, evaluate texts, and bring new insights. They should be able to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques, and methods, assess and organize resource requirements, build relationships, collaborate with others, and have some practical experience applying the specialist skills needed for the role.

How to apply

Apply through the university’s online application system before 2026-10-12. Submit a cover letter, an up-to-date CV with academic and research achievements, and a research proposal based on the project summary. Only online applications are accepted.

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