http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx&type=-1 Latest job vacancies at Aston http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120111 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120111 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 25 May 2012 |  Languages for All is an exciting new programme for Aston University offering free language classes to all first year students to enhance their study experience.  As a result of this expansion we are seeking a highly organised and motivated administrator to help with the running of this new venture. Educated to A-level standard or equivalent with relevant administrative experience, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to organise, manage and promote the new programme. Administrative & Secretarial Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120115 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120115 Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 28 May 2012 | Disaster 2.0 (www.disaster20.eu) is a project studying the actual and potential uses of Web 2.0 and semantic technologies in disaster management. The project will identify best practices and develop policy recommendations for EU governments, and it will contribute to the state of the art by developing software systems demonstrating the use of Web 2.0, linked data, and semantic technologies in disaster management. A Research Software Developer is required to design and implement these software systems. The ideal applicant should have extensive experience developing and maintaining Web-based software (using current best practices) and also experience working with linked data, formal ontologies, and other Semantic Web technologies. The developer would work closely with a dynamic team of researchers at Aston University, The University of Warwick, and potentially with members of governmental organisations. He or she would be involved in architectural design decisions, contribute to the future direction of the project, and have the opportunity to contribute to research publications produced by the group. 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.  For an informal discussion please contact, Dr. Christopher Brewster, PI of the project,(+ 44 (0)121 204 3233, C.A.Brewster@aston.ac.uk). Teaching & Research Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120112 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120112 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 23 May 2012 | 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. The Centre for Executive Development (CED) is integral to Aston’s vision: to be the most innovative and inspirational business school in Europe. CED provide customised and accredited programmes to corporate clients, and the Event Manager is crucial to the success of our programmes. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated self starter to play a key role as the principal contact for programme logistics for participants and faculty. You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and your role will include activities such as managing programme schedules, identifying and resolving client issues, managing logistics, accommodation, learning materials from faculty, participant feedback forms and assessment. You will also be responsible for cost recording and invoicing for clients. You will be a team player, ideally with previous experience in a similar role either in an education or training environment which has included event organisation, client management and customer service. You will have strong Maths and English skills along with excellent communication and organisational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft office and a commitment to customer care is essential. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Terry Hodgetts (t.hodgetts@aston.ac.uk, 0121 204 3729). Administrative & Secretarial Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120113 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120113 Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor | Department: Research Support Office | Closing Date: 25 May 2012 | Full time or part time hours of at least 70% FTE Aston University is committed to maintaining and further developing its excellent research base, and has set out ambitious targets to further grow research income in its recent Aston 2020 strategy.  This exciting and challenging role will be one of a team of Research Development Managers working in the Research Support Office (RSO), and will have a base in both the RSO and the Aston Business School (ABS).  The RDM will be responsible to the RSO and ABS for increasing research income in line with this strategy. As postholder you will work closely with academic staff in ABS and in the RSO to develop high quality bids for research funding to a range of sponsors.  You will develop effective relationships with external funders and act as main contact point between research funders and the School, deliver briefings and training as required, and work with senior managers in the School to develop their planning and strategy with regard to research funding. You must have in-depth and demonstrable experience of working in a research environment and a knowledge and appreciation of the work covered by the School. You will have a first degree.  A postgraduate qualification or PhD would be an advantage.  Exceptionally candidates without a first degree who can demonstrate equivalent experience may be considered.  For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Sally Puzey, S.A.Puzey@aston.ac.uk +44 (0)121 204 4243. Managerial & Professional Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120114 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120114 Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor | Department: Registry & Planning | Closing Date: 29 May 2012 | Aston University are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused professional to support and provide training in the use of our Tribal SITS Students Record System. The post holder will work with staff at all levels in the University to develop and enhance existing processes and to help review and develop new ones. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that processes maintain reliable and accurate up to date data that is used to support the administration of the University. The post holder will provide advice and guidance to users of the Student Records System. The post will be based in Registry but will involve close working with staff in ISA, as well as with other staff in Schools and Departments. Educated to HND level in a relevant subject, candidates will have experience in a similar role, with substantial experience of Tribal SITS, e-Vision and Business Objects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.  The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent customer and service orientation, and successfully working with peers and subordinates to achieve objectives. Managerial & Professional Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120109 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120109 Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Aston Business School | Department: Aston Business School | Closing Date: 18 May 2012 | An opportunity exists within the Economics and Strategy Group for a highly motivated individual to make a significant strategic contribution to the delivery of the externally-funded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme. You will be responsible for the non-academic leadership of 10,000 Small Businesses – with a particular focus on delivering participant support and managing the relationship with Goldman Sachs. You will have project management experience gained through strategic business-facing initiative/programmes as well as facilitation experience with business owners and senior management teams. For informal discussions relating to this post please contact Professor Mark Hart: mark.hart@aston.ac.uk  +44 (0)121 204 3048. Managerial & Professional Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120110 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120110 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: Sport Aston | Closing Date: 06 Jun 2012 |   Commencing salary circa £14,000 with OTE up to £20,000 from additional hours of work  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a customer focussed individual to join the management team of the Aston University Outdoor Recreation Centre, based in Great Barr.  You will assist the Pavilion Manager in the management of the Pavilion which offers functions and events programmes, in addition to the provision of bar and catering facilities to sports users.  As first point of contact for booking enquiries, the post is important in helping generate income. We require a team player with the ability to work unsocial hours, including regular weekend work and a flexible attitude to working hours in order to meet customer demand.  Experience of licensed bar operations, including cash reconciling procedures and stock control, is essential.  You will be computer literate, with an ability to work with spreadsheets, and have an understanding of health and safety issues in a bar/catering environment.  Some supervisory experience would be an advantage. The successful candidate is required to have an enhanced CRB check.   Administrative & Secretarial Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120106 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120106 Category: Managerial & Professional | Group: Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor | Department: CLIPP | Closing Date: 17 May 2012 | The Quality Team in CLIPP is responsible for developing and administering processes to review, assess and develop the quality of the student learning experience. This includes the approval and review of degree programmes, responsibility for the University’s Regulatory Framework, and support for Examination Boards and student disciplinary processes. The team is looking for an experienced administrator who can bring a positive and professional approach to organising the annual, interim and periodic reviews for taught and research programmes; maintain information on the VLE and web; monitor and review regulations; support student disciplinary processes and assist with preparations for external audits. This is a busy role which demands initiative; good people skills; the ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a larger team; an approach to work that values care, accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and organise multiple tasks with competing demands. With a good general level of education, you will have experience of working within established procedures and regulations; an open and supportive approach to colleagues and the ability to project a positive and professional attitude to internal and external contacts. Please note that this post is available to internal candidates only. Managerial & Professional Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120107 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120107 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: Sport Aston | Closing Date: 01 Jun 2012 | This post is responsible for the day to day operation of a  new 110 station state of the art Gym within the Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre at Aston University. Reporting to the Campus Sports Manager you will ensure that excellent standards of service presentation are available to all users of this busy facility. There will be an opportunity to earn additional income from fitness assessments, personal programmes, personal training, fitness, aerobics or dance classes and sports coaching/teaching. You will have a minimum NVQ level 2 Gym Instructor Qualification, excellent interpersonal skills and recent experience of working in a busy gym environment. Ideally you will also have additional fitness-related qualifications  including; Fitness assessment, Personal training, Nutrition, Sports coaching or Dance/Aerobics. A current National Pool Lifeguard qualification would also be a distinct advantage. The post will involve regular evening and weekend work. The successful candidate is required to have clearance to work with children from the CRB Administrative & Secretarial Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120108 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120108 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Chief Operating Officer | Department: Sport Aston | Closing Date: 06 Jun 2012 | This challenging and diverse role offers an outstanding opportunity for career development. We are seeking a sports professional who can demonstrate previous success in delivering marketing plans and improving sales performance in a sports and fitness environment. As a key member of our management team you will contribute to strategic planning and policy making. Your main focus will be to raise the profile of sport across the university and to maximise participation and income from students, staff and the immediate community. In this highly visible role, you will also provide support to the Athletic Union and co-ordinate our coaching programme. The successful candidate is required to have clearance to work with children from the CRB For an informal discussion about this post please contact Mike Kirkman,  Director of Sport Aston on 0121 204 4624. Administrative & Secretarial Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120102 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120102 Category: Studentship | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 29 Jun 2012 | UNLOC: Optical Fibre Communications systems Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to be undertaken within the Institute of Photonic Technologies at Aston University.  The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on optical fibre communications systems research. The position is available to start in July 2012 (subject to negotiation) Financial Support This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the fees plus a maintenance allowance of £13,590. This is applicable to UK/EU and overseas applicants Background of the Project This opportunity is part of a new 5 year collaborative research project with over £4.5 million funding and major industrial backing. The aim of the proposed research is to develop, through theory and experiment, disruptive approaches to unlocking the capacity of future information systems that go beyond the limits of current optical fibre communications systems. The research will combine techniques from information theory, coding, study of advanced modulation formats, digital signal processing and advanced photonic concepts to shape the next generations of high speed optical communications which will enable the digital world in decades to come. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of a world leading team working on theory, numerical modelling and lab experiments. Specialisation in one of these areas is possible although there is some flexibility to tailor the opportunity to the particular strengths of the applicant. More information about this exciting new project are available on the EPSRC website Person Specification The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Physics or applied mathematics.  Preferred skill requirements include knowledge/experience of communication systems, information theory. Direct experimental experience of optical communications and optical fibre systems would be advantageous. For informal enquiries about this opportunity within the Institute of Photonic Technologies Research Group, contact Dr Paul Harper by email p.harper@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/ Studentship Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120101 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120101 Category: Administrative & Secretarial | Group: Finance & Business Services | Department: Capital Development and Estate | Closing Date: 17 May 2012 | A well-motivated Part time Administrator is required to assist the Resource Manager in Estates and Capital Developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for raising purchase orders, financial analysis using the University Finance system Agresso and the Facilities Management software tool Planon as well as general administrative support. The successful person must be PC literate with knowledge of all the Microsoft packages and at least intermediate level Excel. Experience of working in an accountancy or finance office with a basic knowledge of finance and accounting systems will be a distinct advantage. Applicants must have good written and spoken English.  Accuracy, attention to detail, team-working skills and a customer service ethos are essential.  The ability to work with complex data would be useful. Administrative & Secretarial Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120100 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120100 Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 25 May 2012 | The Centre for English Language and Communication (CELCA) is part of the School of Languages and Social Sciences at Aston University. The Centre offers a range of support tutorials and programmes for International Students whose first language is not English and is seeking to appoint an English language teaching professional to join the friendly, well qualified and experienced team. The post has a year-round teaching requirement and will work mainly on our In-sessional and Pre-sessional programmes at different points throughout the year. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESP) in UK Higher Education contexts.  A Cambridge ESOL CELTA teaching award or equivalent, and a postgraduate qualification in TESOL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics or equivalent are essential as well as the ability to analyse language in depth, to analyse discourse and to explain academic conventions. Teaching & Research Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120096 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120096 Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Engineering & Applied Science | Department: Engineering & Applied Science | Closing Date: 31 May 2012 | Within the UncertWeb project (http://www.uncertweb.org/) we are looking for two talented individuals to develop tools to help users deploy and use models and create clients for models and chains of models deployed in the UncertWeb framework.  This work will link closely with the composition services being created by our partners in Italy.  Within this project you will work with UncertWeb team members in Aston University, the University of Muenster, and the Italian National Research Council in Florence to develop software that makes it easy to integrate existing modelling frameworks in the UncertWeb. One post will involve researching methods to help users (scientists typically) deploy their models, which are typically deployed on Windows or Linux boxes with proprietary file structures and types, within the UncertWeb modelling framework.  You will work with the UncertWeb developers, implementing software to enable model developers and users to easily deploy their models into the UncertWeb framework and thus benefit from the visualisation, sensitivity analysis, elicitation and emulation tools provided by this framework.  This will involve the creation of a service and thus of a web archive file that would be deployed into the UncertWeb architecture.  This would need to include adaptors for the model inputs and outputs into the UncertWeb data types, and potentially the creation of a scripting language or set of annotations to facilitate this mapping. The other post will involve researching methods to help users (scientists typically) run their models, which have been deployed within the UncertWeb modelling framework.  You will work with the UncertWeb developers, implementing software to enable model developers and users to easily deploy their data into the UncertWeb framework, typically either an online file store or a web service such as a Sensor Observation Service.  You will also research creating a client or system to help run the published models using a scripting language. Teaching & Research Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120097 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120097 Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 24 May 2012 | The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Politics and International Relations subject group is seeking a highly motivated, committed and talented individual to work on a research project entitled “The Political Challenge of Managing Migration in the UK and Germany”, which is led by Professor Simon Green. The successful applicant will make a major contribution to the implementation and dissemination of the project, to include conducting fieldwork in both countries. Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate, Masters degree and a doctorate, as well as experience of researching migration in western Europe.  A near native ability in German is essential. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Green (email: s.o.green@aston.ac.uk; telephone +44 (0) 121 204 3786) Teaching & Research Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120078 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120078 Category: Teaching & Research | Group: Languages & Social Sciences | Department: Languages & Social Sciences | Closing Date: 18 May 2012 | The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The Politics and International Relations subject group is seeking a maternity cover teaching only appointment from 1 September 2012. Strong candidates from all directions of the international relations segment of the political science discipline are encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have a post graduate degree in a relevant area and experience of teaching in International Relations and Politics, specifically the history of political thought, contemporary European political history and security studies. A doctorate in a relevant social science discipline would be advantageous though is not essential. This is a maternity cover post until 31 May 2013 or until the current post holder returns, whichever is soonest. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the PIR Head of Group, Dr Nathaniel Copsey, +44 (0) 121 204 5170 or n.copsey@aston.ac.uk. Teaching & Research Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120089 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120089 Category: Studentship | Group: Life & Health Sciences | Department: Life & Health Sciences | Closing Date: 15 Jun 2012 | Applications are invited for a Full-Time Three Year Research Studentship under the supervision of Professor Brian Roberts (Psychology Subject Group). The project will contribute to the research activities of the Sensory and Perceptual Systems Research Group in the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. The Project: Hearing is the process by which we perceive objects and events in the world from the sounds that they produce. Since it is rare for only one source of sound to be active at any one time, the auditory system must be able to group together those acoustic elements that come from one source and to segregate those that come from other sources. Without a solution to this “auditory scene analysis” problem, our perceptions of sound would not correspond to the events that produced them. In principle, any behavioural research (psychophysical, perceptual, cognitive methods) in the field of auditory grouping and scene analysis is permissible, using human listeners with normal hearing. There are many possibilities, but three areas which may prove particularly fruitful are:(1) the dynamics of auditory stream segregation; (2) the perceptual organization of speech; (3) the auditory continuity illusion. More information on the project, and on the research activities of the project supervisor, can be found on the homepage of Professor Roberts: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/staff/az-index/robertsb/ Informal enquiries to Professor Roberts are welcome and encouraged (email: b.roberts@aston.ac.uk). Financial Support: This studentship is fully funded for Home/EU applicants; it provides a tax-free stipend of approximately £13,590 per annum and payment of Home/EU tuition fees only. Please note: This studentship does not cover the tuition fees for overseas (non-EU) applicants. The studentship is available for three years, subject to satisfactory progress review at the end of the first year, with an anticipated start date of 1st October 2012 for Registration. Application Requirements: Eligible Applicants should have, or expect to receive, a good Bachelor Honours degree (either First Class or Upper Second Class) or to hold a Masters Degree in a relevant discipline. You should be enthusiastic and have a strong interest in science. If you are an EU Applicant, you will need to demonstrate adequate proficiency in English Language skills, with a minimum score of 620 (260 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL or IELTS with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and an overall band of 7.0. To apply, please complete the on-line application form  at   http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/apply/ and please quote the Reference ‘Psychology-Roberts’ on all applications. Applicants should provide a clear indication of their specific research interests. Studentship Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120087 http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=R120087 Category: Studentship | Group: Life & Health Sciences | Department: Life & Health Sciences | Closing Date: 01 Jun 2012 | For an Engineering BSc/MSc Student, based in the School of Pharmacy Applications are invited for a talented Engineering Post Graduate with an interest in interdisciplinary science to work on a challenging project to implement Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to improve the control of drug formulation processing, a critical area for the pharmaceutical industry with applications in many manufacturing sectors. Study will require your skills across fast prototyping, mechanical modification of equipment and electrical control but you will be learn about vacuum and compression systems for control of high vacuum and very low temperature systems that require control. The demand for the application of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) was initiated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to control drug processing. The aim is to give equipment its own control over the processing of drugs so it can automatically improve the processing through systems engineering. Industry has, however, struggled to implement these recommendations. The candidate will work in a leading academic group in the UK in collaboration with a major worldwide pharmaceutical company developing PAT initially with their own in house system to first develop prototype sublimation monitors. This will extend to the production level by the end of the period of study with the potential of commercial scale manufacture. The PhD will be based at Aston University for three years with an additional 1 year industrial research training with Biopharma Technology, one of the leaders in research for freeze drying worldwide, and its sister company BPS with experience of industrial freeze drier design and specification. The ability to gain pharmaceutical engineering experience across the full spread of technology can be expected with additional training in Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory practice being provided. Study will be within the School of Pharmacy (all applications must be through the School of Life and Health Sciences). Financial Support: The studentship comprises a BBSRC maintenance stipend for the student (currently £16,090 per annum tax free) and payment of Home/EU tuition fees. The studentship is available under the BBSRC funding model for the duration of your registration, subject to asatisfactory progress review at the end of the first year. We anticipate either a July or October 2012 Registration. Application Requirements: Eligibility details: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/web/FILES/Guidelines/studentship_eligibility.pdf Therefore Overseas Students are not eligible to apply. Eligible Applicants should hold at least a Bachelor (Hons.) Degree in either First or Upper Second    Class Or hold an MSc in Engineering or Engineering related subject. EU Applicants will need to demonstrate adequate proficiency in English Language skills, with a minimum score of 620 (260 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL or IELTS with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and an overall band of 7.0. To apply please complete the online application form at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/apply/and please quote the reference  ‘BBSRC-Ingham’ on all applications. Studentship Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT