1. 2003/9-2005/7，中国石油大学，地球化学专业，博士后
2. 2005/7-至今，自然资源部第二海洋研究所，海洋地质学，研究员
3. 2013/12-至今，浙江大学地球科学学院兼职教授，博士生导师
4. 2010/10-2011/4，德国联邦地球科学与资源研究所，海洋地质学，访问学者
5. 2014/10-2015/1，美国路易斯安那州立大学，海洋地质学，访问学者
6. 2017/10-2018/1，法国斯特拉斯堡大学，海洋地质学，访问学者

1. 菲律宾海九州-帕劳海脊南段的深部结构、岩浆作用和形成过程-对板块俯冲起始机制的启示（91858214），国家自然科学基金重点项目，2019.1-2022.12,300万，主持；
2. 南海东部次海盆的轴外构造与岩浆过程（41676027），国家自然科学基金面上项目，2017.1-2020.12，76万，主持；
3. 东海陆架区二维综合地球物理剖面探测（2016YF0600402），国家重点研发计划课题，2016.1-2020.12,505万，主持；
4. 潜标式多功能海洋地震仪（MERMAID）系统研制与应用.国家海洋局全球变化与海气相互作用专项，2017.1-2018.12,560万，主持
5. 南海南部礼乐滩区新生代碳酸盐台地的发育过程及对构造活动的响应，国家自然科学基金面上项目，2014.1-2017.12，76万，主持

1. Ding, W.W.*, Sun, Z., Mohn, G., Nirrengarten, M., Tugend, J., Manatschal, G., Li, J.B., 2020. Lateral evolution of the rift-to-drift transition in the South China Sea: Evidence from multi-channel seismic data and IODP Expeditions 367&368 drilling results. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 531,1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2019.115932.
2. Fang, P.G., Ding, W.W*., Lin, X.B., Zhao, Z.X., Fang, Y.X., Li, C.F.,2020. Neogene subsidence pattern in the multi-episodic extension systems: Insights from backstripping modelling of the Okinawa Trough. Marine and Petroleum Geology， 111， 662-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2019.08.051.
3. Sun, Z., Ding, W.W*., Zhao, X.X., Qiu, N., Lin, J., Li, C.F., 2019. The latest spreading periods of the South China Sea: New constraints from macrostructure analysis of IODP Expedition 349 cores and geophysical data. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. doi: 10.1029/2019JB017584.
4. Cheng, Z.H., Ding, W.W*., Faccenda, M., Li, J.B., Lin, X.B., Ma, L.T., 2019. Geodynamic effects of subdected seamount at the Manila Trench: Insights from numerical modeling. Tectonophysics, 764, 46-61.
5. Ding, W.W., Sun, Z., Dadd, K., Fang, Y.X., Li, J.B., 2018. Structures within the oceanic crust of the central South China Sea basin and their implications for oceanic accretionary processes. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 488, 115-125.
6. Ding, W.W., Chen, Y.F., Sun, Z., Cheng, Z.H., 2017. Chemical compositions and precipitation timing of basement calcium carbonate veins from the South China Sea. Marine Geology, 392. 170-178.
7. Ding, W.W., Li, J.B., Wu, Z.C., Li, S.Z., Lin, X.B., 2017. Late Mesozoic Transition from Andean-type to Western Pacific-type of the East China continental margin—is the East China Sea Basement an allochthonous terrain? Geological Journal, doi:10.1002/gj.3029
8. Ding, W.W., Li, J.B., 2016. Propagated rifting in the Southwest Sub-basin, South China Sea: Insights from analogue modelling. Journal of Geodynamics, 100: 71-86. doi:10.1016/j.jog.2016.02.004.
9. Ding, W.W., Li, J.B.,Clift, P., 2016. Spreading Dynamics and Sedimentary Process of the Southwest-Sub-basin, South China Sea: Constraints from multi-channel seismic data and IODP Expedition 349. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 115:97-113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2015.09.013 （2018年度高被引文章）
10. Ding, W.W., Franke, D., Li, J.B., Steuer, S., 2013. Seismic stratigraphy and tectonic structure from a composite multi-channel seismic proifle across the entire Dangerous Grounds, South China Sea. Tectonophysics, 582: 162-176, doi: 10.1016/j.tecto.2012.09.026