Careers in China
Many people dream of working abroad, and with the growing global academic job market, pursuing opportunities in China offers significant prospects for academics. A career in China has many benefits: you can improve your long-term employability, build connections with Chinese academics for future research collaborations, experience a new culture, learn a different language, and explore some of the world’s great wonders.
jobs.ac.uk works with a number of universities and higher education institutions in China to bring you the best career opportunities and jobs in China. Browse the list of jobs below. You can also find new opportunities by visiting our website, jobs.ac.uk, and using our search filter to find your next role.
At jobs.ac.uk we have also written helpful articles in our Career Advice hub about working overseas, including insights into the Chinese education system, research grant opportunities, and how to leverage initiatives like the Changjiang Scholars scheme. We have also written a country profile that provides useful information about living in China. Plus, hear directly from Lecturers and Professors who have moved to China and enjoyed the many rewards of their experience.

Living and Working in China
Find out about what it’s like to work and live in China including the culture, education system, working practices, visa information and more.
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Senior Instructional Designer
Educational Development Unit (EDU)
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 23 Feb
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Dean, School of Advanced Technology
School of Advanced Technology
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Not specified
Date Placed: 19 Feb
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Faculty Position, School of Chips
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Taicang
Salary: Competitive
Date Placed: 19 Feb
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Research Fellow in Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30,104 – £42,359 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 18 Feb
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Faculty Position in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty – Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 18 Feb
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Faculty Position in Cell and Gene Therapy
Academy of Pharmacy
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 18 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Dr Haibo Zhou’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Prof Yanjun Guan’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Dr Steven Zhou’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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English Language Instructor
Center for Language Education
Southern University of Science and Technology
Location: Shenzhen
Salary: Competitive compensation
Date Placed: 14 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Dr Haibo Zhou’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Prof Yanjun Guan’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Dr Steven Zhou’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 17 Feb
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Professor Zhao Cai’s Group)
Business School
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £30103.8 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Placed: 04 Feb
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Associate Professor, Senior Associate Professor, or Professor in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Information Modelling, or Urban Landscape
Design School and Department of Urban Planning and Design
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 12 Feb
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Associate Professor in Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
Department Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Date Placed: 02 Jan
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Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Professional Practice in Architecture
Department of Architecture
Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Location: Suzhou
Salary: Competitive salary in the market
Date Placed: 05 Jan
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Associate Professor in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £70,829 – £87,066 per annum
Date Placed: 14 Jan
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Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,212 – £66,119 per annum
Date Placed: 14 Jan
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Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Location: Ningbo
Salary: £50,212 – £66,119 per annum
Date Placed: 16 Jan
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