Jobs at Aston

Marketing Co-ordinator (Communications) (R130147)

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 14 Jun 2013 | Aston Business School are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who has a talent and creative flair for writing engaging copy for both digital and print collateral. You will be part of a small and hardworking team who work to support Aston Business School’s reputation as a leading, world class Business School. The role requires the ability to source, collate, edit and proof information to produce high quality engaging copy that is distributed to a diverse stakeholder audience. If you have excellent written skills, an understanding of a variety of communication channels and above all a determination to make sure our stakeholders hear about Aston Business School’s successes and achievements, then we want to hear from you. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Pat Bradshaw (p.bradshaw@aston.ac.uk).

PhD Studentship
Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Category: Studentship | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 30 Jun 2013 | Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to be undertaken within the Nonlinearity and Complexity Research Group (http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/ncrg/) at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on machine learning and social media analysis. The position is available to start in October 2013 (subject to negotiation) Financial Support This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate plus a maintenance allowance of £13,590 (increases on an annual basis). Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees. This will be £11,010 in the academic year 2013/14. Background of the Project In the online social media space, it is often observed that users connected with each other are likely to express similar opinions. Such connections can be established by either explicit connections, e.g., a user follows another in Twitter or one is another’s friend in Facebook, or social interactions, e.g., a user posts another one’s message to his/her followers in Twitter (called retweet) or users express their support on someone’s post by clicking on the “Like” button in Facebook. Such social interactions are often viewed as endorsements of one’s support of another’s opinion. In many models of opinion formation, two basic social psychological mechanisms can be identified: social influence and homophily. While opinion diffusion patterns might be created by social influence, they might also be created because of dyadic similarities among neighbouring nodes in social networks without causal influence (homophily), or external influences such as marketing or mass advertising (confounding factors). Project This PhD project aims to investigate what factors influence opinion formation and how opinions diffuse over implicit social networks on the social web using techniques from statistical modelling, machine learning, natural language processing, and data mining. In particular, it will develop novel models for opinion diffusion analysis so as to facilitate opinion prediction. Person Specification The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline. Knowledge of machine learning or natural language processing would be desirable. For informal enquiries about this opportunity, contact Dr Yulan He (email: y.he9@aston.ac.uk, tel.: +44 (0)121 204 5329). The online application form, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/

Placements Assistant (Internal only) (R130148)

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Department: Careers, Placements and Employability | Closing Date: 07 Jun 2013 | A highly motivated individual is required to facilitate and support increasing numbers of students into placements. Your contribution to the Aston 2020 strategic objective of 100% of students taking a placement will be to provide administrative and customer facing support across a wide range of placement activities. Reporting to the Student Placement Manager you will provide support and information to colleagues, students, employers, and other key stakeholders at the Careers & Placements Centre reception desk, over the telephone and via email, with the ultimate aim of increasing placement opportunities. You will also maintain and update placement records and documentation; plus assist in the planning and delivery of activities and events throughout the academic year. Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent, you will need to enjoy working under pressure, in a busy team. With a flexible approach, you will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, together with a good level of competency in IT. Superb customer services skills are essential; as is a professional manner and proactive approach to tasks. Interviews will be held on 19 or 20 June 2013

Student Placement Co-ordinator /
Student Focussed Marketing Executive
(Internal Only) (R130149)

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Department: Careers, Placements and Employability | Closing Date: 07 Jun 2013 | A highly motivated individual is required to facilitate and support increasing numbers of students into placements. Your contribution to the Aston 2020 strategic objective of 100% of students taking a placement will be to market and communicate placements to students to stimulate demand; deliver student preparation activities including recruitment and selection technique sessions and skills development workshops; and deliver during and post placement support. We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to join our friendly team. Reporting to the Student Placement Manager as well as working closely with the Employer Engagement & Marketing Manager and Lead Placement Coordinator,you will have responsibility for Combined Honours (in 2014 Joint Honours) and Social Science student support and placement administration activities. As well as supporting all student-focussed placement communications including leading on the delivery of a social media plan. Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent, you will need to enjoy working under pressure, in a busy team. With an outgoing personality, you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; together with a good level of competency in writing marketing copy & proof reading. An understanding of recruitment and selection is essential with a high proficiency in IT. As is a professional manner and a collaborative proactive approach. Interviews to be held on 19 or 20 June 2013.

Teaching Fellow in Finance / Financial Management (R130144)

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 19 Jun 2013 | Aston Business School is one of Europe’s leading business schools, with the majority of its research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in RAE 2008, QAA 24/24 for teaching quality and accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. There is a thriving research culture and strong demand from well-qualified students for its range of undergraduate, Masters and post-experience courses. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, with experience of teaching on relevant degree level courses, and with excellent communication skills, to contribute to the finance and/or financial management teaching activities of the Finance and Accounting Group. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Professor Jim Steeley, j.m.steeley@aston.ac.uk, +44 (0)121 204 3248.

Alumni Relations Officer Internal Only (R130145)

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 28 May 2013 | Aston Business School’s Alumni Relations Team delivers a programme of alumni events and activities in the UK and overseas. The Alumni Relations programme has been established to give alumni and stakeholders the opportunity to continue their professional development, network with peers and invest in the life of Aston Business School. Our aim is to engage alumni and partners to be active participants in a lifelong relationship with Aston Business School. We are seeking an enthusiastic marketing or alumni relations professional to develop and deliver a number of high profile events and engagement programmes. Key responsibilities include nurturing and building relationships, managing events and raising the Business School’s profile externally. You will ideally be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) and will have relevant work experience in organising events. You will have excellent skills in event management, attention to detail as well as experience of effectively engaging others in a wide variety of initiatives. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Paul Hebron, Communications and Engagement Manager, p.hebron@aston.ac.uk, +44 (0)121 204 3222.

Group Administrator (Marketing Group) Maternity Cover Internal Only (R130140)

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 06 Jun 2013 | We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide administrative support to the Marketing academic Group at Aston Business School. The post holder will be responsible for providing a full administrative service to the Marketing Group and monitoring and co-ordinating group activities in teaching, research and citizenship. The post holder will also act as a central and confidential point of contact for the whole group and to facilitate and advance all aspects of the group’s activities. The post holder will also manage contracts, payments and administration for all sessional staff throughout the academic year as required by the Head of Group and Research Convenor, complying with University policies. You will be educated to A level standard with Grade C or above in English and Maths at GCSE (or equivalent). You will have substantial administrative experience gained ideally in a Higher Education Institution and have excellent IT (competent in Microsoft Office), communication and organisational skills. For an informal discussion relating to this post please contact Samantha Doidge on 0121 204 3417 or e-mail: s.doidge@aston.ac.uk

Professional Engineering Administrator (R130142)

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 06 Jun 2013 | We are seeking to appoint a Professional Engineering Administrator to provide administrative support specifically to Work Based Learning Programmes. You will play a key role in supporting academic staff and students following engineering programmes such as Electrical Power Engineering, Logistics and Professional Engineering. You should be educated to A Level or equivalent standard with strong IT skills. Excellent administrative and organisational skills gained through all-round office experience are required. You will be required to communicate extensively not only internally but also externally with partners such as national employers and colleges and some travel may be required.

Lecturer in Technology Enhanced and Flexible Learning (R130143)

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Department: CLIPP | Closing Date: 21 Jun 2013 | The Lecturer in Distance and Blended Learning will be responsible for researching, implementing and developing innovative technology-enhanced methods of teaching and learning. The post provides an exciting opportunity for candidates with experience, understanding and enthusiasm for promoting and embedding innovative distance learning approaches. The successful candidate should have a PhD as well as experience within the disciplines represented at Aston University and in education or a related field. The role requires an individual with experience of teaching within Higher Education and of innovative curriculum design and development using distance and blended learning methods.

Teaching Associate in German (R130139)

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 16 Jun 2013 | An opportunity has arisen within the School of Languages and Social Sciences for a Teaching Associate in German. You will teach and/or coordinate modules on the BSc German degree and the University Wide Language Programme (UWLP), as well as develop teaching resources, and contribute to administration in the School as required. The ability to teach classes in Translation Studies will be an advantage. You will have recent experience of the UK HE environment, be a native or near-native speaker of German, and hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Advice Zone Team Leader (R130138)

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: The Hub | Closing Date: 05 Jun 2013 | Aston University is seeking to appoint an Advice Zone Team Leader to manage the senior immigration and generalist advisers in the Hub Advice Zone. Reporting to the Director of the Hub, Counselling & Disability Support, you will ensure the smooth and effective work of the team and respond promptly to urgent situations and changes in student demand whilst carrying your own caseload. You will be expected to spend around 40% of your time on personal casework with the remaining time spent on management issues. This post is a management role within Student Services; a role which demands and supports a high performance staff culture and initiates change. You will Lead on the development and enhancement of advice at Aston University. Have overall responsibility for the advice team’s service and be able to demonstrate strong, sensitive leadership skills. Advise the University on strategic development initiatives and inclusive practices to ensure our students receive a quality service in which the student experience and student satisfaction are paramount. Have responsibility for part of the Hub budget The University prides itself on its diversity and currently around 30% of its students are recruited from the EU or from overseas. The 2012 internal Student Satisfaction Survey ranked the Hub in the top three most highly rated Aston services. Demand for immigration advice dominates the team’s work. In 2011-2012, the team opened 1,801 immigration cases, 599 student finance cases and 199 academic advice cases. Previous applicants for this role need not apply. Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online. If you do not have access to the internet telephone 0121-204-4500 and leave your name and address quoting reference number: R130138. Aston University is committed to disability equality and is a Positive about Disabled People Symbol User.

Enterprise Research Centre Manager (R130135)

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 10 Jun 2013 | The Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) launched on 1 January 2013 and will become a national and international focal point for research, knowledge and expertise on small and medium-sized businesses. The Centre will exploit and develop the existing knowledge base and data resources, strengthen the links between evidence and practice, and inform government policy and business practice for SMEs in the UK. ERC is a joint collaboration between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the British Bankers' Association (BBA), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB). The Centre is jointly hosted at Warwick and Aston Universities, and will work alongside a consortium of other universities including Strathclyde, Birmingham, De Montfort and Imperial College London. Together with their counterpart at Warwick the Centre Manager at Aston will be responsible for the management of the ERC and its research programme and provide strategic and administrative support to the work of the Director and Deputy Director. The Centre Manager at Aston is solely responsible for managing, organising and recording impact indicators and events for ERC funders, users and stakeholders and will be a key contact for communications with policy makers, SMEs and media interaction. The Centre Manager will also direct the ERC academic team in the development of a publication series and other hard copy and on-line publications and content. They will also manage the content of the ERC website and have editorial responsibility. The successful applicant should have a good first degree, preferably in an area coincident with the Centre’s research (or equivalent relevant professional administrative/accountancy qualifications) as well as a relevant post-graduate qualification or substantial equivalent experience in a management/administrative role at a supervisory level. They will have substantial prior experience of the development and use of KPIs in a research context as well as experience of budget-monitoring and financial processes. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist the Directors of the Centre work and build relationships with a range of senior colleagues, partners, stakeholders and external clients and contractors. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Professor Mark Hart (Deputy Director, Enterprise Research Centre) for an informal discussion about the post. Tel: +44(0) 121 204 3048, mark.hart@aston.ac.uk

Pre-sessional Tutors in English for Academic Purposes (R130136)

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Studentship | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | The Centre for English Language and Communication at Aston (CELCA) 12-week programme: 1st July – 20th September 2013 8-week programme: 29th July – 20th September 2013 Applications are sought from suitably qualified tutors to teach on our 12-week and 8-week pre-sessional EAP programmes in July, August and September 2013. The successful applicants will be required to teach 16 hours a week on programmes designed to prepare international students for entry to postgraduate degree programmes in Business and Management starting in late September 2013. Candidates should be experienced EAP tutors and should have a first degree and a CELTA qualification. For informal enquiries and/or further details of these posts, please contact Ms Chantal Burden – Pre-sessional Programmes Director - on +44 (0)121 204 3733 / c.burden@aston.ac.uk. Applicants should send a current CV and the names of two referees by email to Ms Chantal Burden – c.burden@aston.ac.uk

Research Fellow (R130131)

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 07 Jun 2013 | We are looking for a highly motivated individual for this postdoctoral research position in the general areas of statistical physics and Bayesian inference. The emphasis of this research will be on employing theoretical and numerical methods from Bayesian statistics and statistical physics to study properties of equilibrium-like domains within non-equilibrium systems. The aim of the project is to better understand the formation of equilibrium-like domains in non-equilibrium systems, their emergence and control. The project will include both analysis of simple systems and the study of natural and technological systems using real data. You should have excellent mathematical and computational skills and have a background in statistical physics and Bayesian inference. Further details on the research project can be found on: http://www.aston.ac.uk/ncrg Informal enquires should be directed to Professor David Saad, email: d.saad@aston.ac.uk

Part Time Learning Development Centre Assistant (Job Share) (R130132)

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Deputy Vice-Chancellor | Department: CLIPP | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | The Learning Development Centre (LDC) aims to help all students achieve their full potential and reach the high academic standards that are required by Aston University. The LDC provides students with maths support, study skills advice, and guidance for academic writing. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated team member to provide reception and administrative support within the Learning Development Centre to: Facilitate student access to learning development services Provide administrative support to the Head of the LDC and the LDC teaching staff Support monitoring and evaluation processes in the LDC Support LDC liaison with Schools of Study, University departments, and external contacts. Educated to A-level standard with GCSE in English and Mathematics (or equivalent), you will have excellent communication and customer service skills, good IT skills, and the ability to work independently and organise your workload effectively. You should have experience of administrative work, demonstrable customer services experience, and relevant experience of supporting students in a study skills or academic environment. A positive approach and willingness to work flexibly are essential.

Lecturers in Mathematics (2 Posts) (R130133)

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 14 Jun 2013 | Aston University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) is consistently ranked as one of the top Universities in the UK for engineering-related disciplines. Our research strengths are concentrated in selected areas, are often multidisciplinary in nature and are designed to promote solutions to practical problems. The Mathematics Group in the School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking to make two new appointments at the lecturer (equivalent to US Associate Professor) level. The appointments will augment our existing strengths in statistical pattern processing, machine learning, and statistical physics and dynamical modelling of complex systems (http://www.aston.ac.uk/ncrg) and would ideally be in the broad area of probabilistic approaches to non-linear signal processing and control. We are seeking strong enthusiastic applicants keen to develop their international research profiles and their own research teams. We particularly welcome female applicants as women are currently under-represented in this area. All our mathematics staff are fully integrated in delivering our mainstream mathematics programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels and the new appointees will be expected to deliver excellence in their teaching as well as developing their research profiles. New appointees will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects, be involved with our mathematics student society activities, and also to engage externally through contributing to industrial networks, masterclasses and summer schools. Information on the teaching activities can be found at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/about-eas/academic-groups/mathematics/. The starting date will be September 2013.

Lecturer in Computer Science (R130134)

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 09 Jun 2013 | Aston University School of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) is consistently ranked as one of the top Universities in the UK for engineering related disciplines. Our research strength are concentrated in selected areas, are often multidisciplinary in nature and are designed to promote solutions to practical engineering problems. This appointment will strengthen the expanding research and teaching activities of the Computer Science Subject Group at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We intend to appoint a Lecturer to develop further our research in Software Systems: we are particularly interested in applicants whose research is in cloud-based computing and Big Data. You will have a relevant PhD and be capable of making significant contributions to our research activities, including the attraction of external research funding. All our Computer Science staff are fully integrated in delivering our mainstream computing programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels and the new appointee will be expected to deliver excellence in their teaching as well as developing their research profiles. You will also supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and engage with external individuals and groups, such as contributing to summer schools and other outreach activities. The starting date will be September 2013.

Lecturer in Sociology and Policy group (R130125)

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | This post is advertised in conjunction with R130127 (Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Policy group). Please note that two posts are available (at Lecturer and/or Senior Lecturer level). Your application will only be considered for the post that you have applied for. If you would like to be considered for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer then you will need to submit two applications (Lecturer - Reference no: R130125; Senior Lecturer - Reference no: R130127). The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We are seeking up to two enthusiastic and successful scholars with a strong commitment to teaching and learning and an appropriate research profile to join our Sociology and Policy Group. You will have a research profile that fits within the broad themes of Inequality, Diversity and Social Justice, and/or Critical Policy Analysis, and should be able to contribute in accordance with their career stage to the Group’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). An ability to teach core modules in ethnicity/racism and/or media will also be an advantage. For appointment as a Lecturer you will have started to establish a record of high quality scholarly publications or have the potential to do so and you will have, or expect to obtain in the near future, a relevant PhD. For appointment as a Senior Lecturer you will also have an excellent record of publications in international journals and external research grant funding together with evidence of leadership skills.

Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Policy group (R130127)

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | This post is advertised in conjunction with R130125 (Lecturer in Sociology and Policy group). Please note that two posts are available (at Lecturer and/or Senior Lecturer level). Your application will only be considered for the post that you have applied for. If you would like to be considered for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer then you will need to submit two applications (Lecturer - Reference no: R130125; Senior Lecturer - Reference no: R130127). The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We are seeking up to two enthusiastic and successful scholars with a strong commitment to teaching and learning and an appropriate research profile to join our Sociology and Policy Group. You will have a research profile that fits within the broad themes of Inequality, Diversity and Social Justice, and/or Critical Policy Analysis, and should be able to contribute in accordance with their career stage to the Group’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). An ability to teach core modules in ethnicity/racism and/or media will also be an advantage. For appointment as a Lecturer you will have started to establish a record of high quality scholarly publications or have the potential to do so and you will have, or expect to obtain in the near future, a relevant PhD. For appointment as a Senior Lecturer you will also have an excellent record of publications in international journals and external research grant funding together with evidence of leadership skills.

Teaching Associate in Sociology and Policy group (maternity leave cover) (R130128)

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | This appointment provides an exciting opportunity for you to join the Sociology and Policy Group as maternity leave cover. We seek an enthusiastic and successful applicant who has a strong commitment to teaching and learning. You will take a leading part in delivering modules within our policy programmes; you may also be expected to contribute to sociology programmes. The modules you will be responsible for are likely to include Public Policy Making (Level 1), Comparing Public Policies (Level 2) and Modern British Governance (Level 3). However the skills and experience of the successful applicant will also be taken into account in determining the exact modules to be taught. You will have a good degree in a relevant subject and experience of teaching at undergraduate level, and should have a PhD or be close to completion.

Research Fellow in Fibre Raman Technologies for Coherent Communication (R130122)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 01 Jun 2013 | (Unlocking the capacity of long haul and unrepeatered transmission systems) Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in Photonic Communication System Research, focused on technologies which may revolutionize the way in which optical networks are deployed worldwide. Having undergone exponential growth in capacity since its commercial introduction in 1975, the optical fibre communication network is rapidly approaching a significant capacity crunch. This threatens to destroy business models relying on negligible cost for information transmission and the projects UNLOC (EPSRC) and GRIFFON (MC IAPP) are targeted at developing new technologies to release additional capacity from the installed optical fibre. This position will develop revolutionary technologies and network architectures to enable new cost-reduced approaches to high capacity ultra-long haul optical networks and unrepeatered point to point systems. The work will build on recent world-leading advances in all optical Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, nonlinear transmission, phase sensitive and insensitive amplifiers and coherent detection to generate novel solutions to the capacity crunch. You will join an established team within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, will carry out research in purpose-built photonics communications research facilities at Aston University, and will be involved in collaboration with industrial project partners operating to short timescales. Training opportunities will be provided to acquire appropriate, experimental and numerical research skills. You should have a degree (minimum 2:1) in electronic engineering, applied physics or related subject; a PhD related to optical communications and/or equivalent experience in the photonics industry and would be free to travel throughout the European Economic Area.

Professor in Logistics/Engineering Management (R130115)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Professor, who will provide a positive contribution to the evolving research and teaching activities of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. You will be key in shaping and developing the future direction of the Engineering Systems and Management Group and will play an active role in the School’s senior leadership team. You should demonstrate excellence in, and both passion and enthusiasm for, research as evidenced by publications in leading international journals, postdoctoral research supervision and a portfolio of external funding.

Development of Nanofluids for Enhanced Oil Recovery - PhD Studenships (R130118)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Studentship | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to be undertaken within the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Subject Group (http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/about-eas/academic-groups/ceac/research/)at Aston University. The successful applicant will join internationally renowned scientists and engineers within the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Subject Group working on different aspects of polymer science and advanced materials and processing engineering. The position is available to start before 31 July 2013. Financial Support This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate, plus a maintenance allowance of £13,590 (subject to eligibility). Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees, currently this is £10,372. Background of the Project Enhanced oil recovery refers to the third stage of recovering oil from an oil reservoir after the primary production (driven by formation pressure) and the secondary water flooding replacement. At this stage the oil retention normally accounts for 50-60% of the original oil in place, but it is considerably more difficult to recover due to the complexity of oil flow paths in the porous reservoir rock and high temperature, high pressure and high salinity of the reservoir. This research aims to develop new types of cost-effective nanofluids to address the urgent requirement of better enhanced oil recovery technologies and the challenge of controlling properties of enhanced oil recovery fluids from oil reservoirs. To meet the requirement of both material properties and cost-effectiveness for the large scale production, carbon-based nanoparticles from renewable resources will be developed for the formulation of nanofluids. Manipulation of nanostructures and behaviour of the nanofluids will be applied to control their mass transfer in the microporous reservoir environment. Person Specification The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, materials or a related discipline. Knowledge of nanotechnology (colloidal science and engineering), petroleum production, fluid low in porous material and formulation would be desirable. For informal enquiries about this opportunity within the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Subject Group, contact Dr Qingchun Yuan by email q.yuan@aston.ac.uk(tel: +44 (0)121 204 3385) The online application form, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/

Lecturer in Construction (R130113)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | We are seeking an enthusiastic research-led individual who will make a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Initially teaching will be in the related areas of construction technology and materials, or construction project management, whole life costing and lean construction. The ability to teach in one of the following areas would be advantageous; sustainable building, supply chain management, strategic procurement, logistics, facilities and asset management, building services. You will be expected and encouraged to develop research programmes complementary to the School’s existing work in this area, which currently include,: the use of whole life costing, building sustainability,and strategic procurement. A PhD in a related subject is essential, along with experience of publishing research outcomes. The ability to secure external research funding is also required. Relevant industrial experience would be advantageous.

2 Lecturers in Logistics and Transport (R130112)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2013 | We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic research-led individuals who can contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Initial teaching will be in the related areas of logistics/supply chain management, operations management, modes of transport and transport operations. The ability to teach in one of the following areas would be advantageous: passenger service provision, facilities management, marketing, multi-modal transport, intelligent transport systems, and purchasing. You will have the opportunity to develop research programmes complementary to the School’s current research areas, which include, sustainability in supply chains, resource efficient supply chains, RFID adoption by industry and for effective warehousing, public procurement, and optimizing delivery routes. A PhD in a related subject is essential, along with experience of publishing research outcomes. The ability to secure external research funding is also required. Relevant industrial experience would be advantageous.

Kitchen Porter (Internal Only) (R130109)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: University Campus Support | Group: Finance & Business Services | Department: University Catering & Conference Services | Closing Date: 27 May 2013 | Reporting to the Chef de Partie, you will be working in the main kitchen, with the primary focus within the pot wash areas. The work is of a physical nature and key duties will include the portering of goods around the kitchen, waste handling, washing up and general cleaning tasks. A proactive and flexible individual is required with an understanding of food hygiene principles. Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety are desirable, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate. The interviews will take place in w/c 10 June 2013

PhD Studenship (R130091)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Category: Studentship | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 01 Jul 2013 | Machine Learning in Signal Processing The Nonlinearity and Complexity Research Groupat Aston University are pleased to invite applications for a three year PhD studentship in machine learning applied to signal processing, supervised by Dr Max Little, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The successful applicant will join an established group and will work on applying the theoretical machinery of contemporary machine learning to stochastic and nonlinear time series analysis methods, where the time series arise from practical, real-world problems. The position is available to start in 2013 (subject to negotiation) Financial Support This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate plus a maintenance allowance of £13,590. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees, currently this is £10,372 in 2012/13. Background of the Project Proposed topics would include contemporary machine learning concepts such as sparsity, nonparametric Bayes, maximum margin discrimination, and structured output learning, with both deterministic and stochastic inference approaches, organized in directed and undirected, dynamic graphical models. Potential applications could include detecting and quantifying neurological disorders using multivariate signals, noise removal from irregular measurements of the symptoms of progressive diseases, and nanopore-based next-generation DNA sequencing. Person Specification The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, electronic engineering or (mathematical) physics. Preferred skill requirements include knowledge/experience of programming with numerical software packages such as Matlab, R, Mathematica; a track record of academic publications would be an advantage. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Max Little by email (max.little@aston.ac.uk). The online application form, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/ Quoting Reference R130091

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