http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=530&type=5 Latest job vacancies at Aston http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130171 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130171 Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 08 Jul 2013 | Working within the Polymers and Advanced Materials Research Group, you will carry out research in the Polymer Synthesis research facilities at Aston University.  This will involve the collaboration with project partner, Robinson Brothers Ltd, with a range of technical responsibilities. You will be assigned to a project synthesising well-defined polymers via RAFT Polymerisation and probing the kinetics of the cross-linking process of the resultant polymers.  You will be responsible for establishing an appropriate controlled synthetic route (via RAFT) and to establish the means to monitor the curing process under various cure conditions. You should have a First degree in Chemistry or related subject (2:1 or higher), and should be local to the company , Robinson Brothers Ltd, based in the West Midlands.  Training opportunities will be provided to acquire appropriate experimental and analytical research skills. For further information about this position, please contact Dr Paul D Topham, p.d.topham@aston.ac.uk. Teaching & Research Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130161 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130161 Group: Life & Health Sciences | Department: Life & Health Sciences | Closing Date: 21 Jun 2013 | Working within the Biosciences Group in the School of Life & Health Sciences, you will conduct research on biochemical and physiological characterisation of novel interactors of Amyloid Precursor Protein APP. You will be funded by a research project to investigate the role of the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) in the cellular phosphoinositide metabolism through its interaction with the PIKfyve complex.  This includes use of combination of biochemical, genetics and microscopy techniques to characterise the interaction between APP and PIKfyve complex. You should have a PhD or comparable degree in the life sciences (preferred: biochemistry, cell biology or genetics). Teaching & Research Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130144 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130144 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. Teaching & Research Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130143 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R130143 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 & Research Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT