Associate Professor/Reader in Science Policy in Contemporary China
Associate Professor/Reader in Science Policy in Contemporary China
University of Nottingham – School of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based in the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham. A commitment to the development of high quality interdisciplinary research and teaching programmes focusing on contemporary China is essential.
The School of Contemporary Chinese Studies (SCCS) was established in January 2007, bringing together the former Institute of Contemporary Chinese Studies with the China Policy Institute at the University of Nottingham. The new School has made tremendous progress in student recruitment, research and the creation of new degree programmes. Apart from various joint honours degree programmes with different Schools within the University, it has its own single honours BA and MA degree programmes in Contemporary Chinese Studies, Economy and Business in Contemporary China, Management for China, Global Issues and Contemporary China, and Chinese-English Translation and Interpreting. Its successful PhD training programme has recruited over 20 students researching different areas of contemporary China. In the 2008 RAE, SCCS was ranked number four in terms of research power in Asian Studies in the UK, with over 70% of its publications rated as world leading, international and national excellence. As it was the first time the School had entered this research exercise, it was an outstanding performance.
The number of staff members has grown from 13 in 2006 to over 30 in January 2010 and will increase to 36 by the end of the year. Over the past two years, student numbers have increased by over 150%. The School has also been awarded with a number of large external research grants amounting to more than £1.5m. SCCS has become one of the largest research and teaching centres of Chinese studies in the UK and Europe. It also hosts the prestigious China Policy Institute and the Nottingham Confucius Institute.
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, a proven record of publications in high quality research monographs and articles in top ranked journals. A proven track record in obtaining external research funding and experience in the supervision of PhD students to successful completion is also essential. In addition, candidates should have significant research and field experience in China with a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, sufficient to undertake research and teaching utilising Chinese language materials and the ability to interact with colleagues in China.
Salary will be within the range of £46,510 – £55,535 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary can progress to £66,295 per annum, subject to performance).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor S Yao, tel: 0115 846 6179 or Email: . Please note that applications sent directly to these Email addresses will not be accepted.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: . If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 3262. Please quote ref. SM/31995LX1. Closing date: 1 April 2010.
This is a re-advertisement and previous candidates need not apply.
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