Aston University is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Politics and International Relations to join the Department of Society and Politics, within the School of Law and Social Sciences.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and development of our Politics and International Relations curriculum, contributing to an engaging, inclusive and high-quality student learning experience.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering specialist modules, particularly South Asian Politics, Politics and Islam, and Research Methods in Political Science, while contributing to wider teaching and learning activities across the Department.

You will bring subject expertise, innovative teaching approaches and a commitment to academic excellence, inspiring students to think critically, engage in debate and explore contemporary political and international issues.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about student development, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and assessment, and keen to contribute to a supportive, collaborative and inclusive academic environment.

Join Aston University and help shape the next generation of critical thinkers and informed global citizens.

Apply now to be part of our academic community.

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £39,560 to £46,970

We are seeking an ambitious Postdoctoral Researcher to join a Wellcome-funded programme bridging this critical research gap. You will use preclinical experimental disease models and advanced electrophysiology to uncover how acute synaptic and neuro-immune disruptions drive persistent brain network changes—and identify new therapeutic targets to improve long-term outcomes for children. Working closely with an embedded clinical research team collecting longitudinal neuroimaging and cognitive data in children and young people, you will form part of a truly translational team.

 Key Responsibilities

• Drive Translational Discovery: Establish and characterise experimental models of paediatric autoimmune encephalitis to decode the cellular, synaptic, and network mechanisms behind chronic symptoms and test potential therapies.
• Investigate Circuit Function: Perform whole-cell patch clamp and local field potential recordings to uncover synaptic and circuit dysfunction.
• Capture Live Network Activity: Conduct stereotaxic surgeries to implant wireless EEG transmitters and osmotic pumps, analysing in vivo network connectivity and sleep/behavioural phenotypes.
• Explore Neuro-Immune Crosstalk: Investigate how microglia and disrupted neuro-immune signalling drive persistent structural and network changes, contributing to complementary molecular analyses.
• Manage Colony Operations: Oversee a genetically modified colony (breeding, genotyping, and accurate record-keeping) in strict compliance with Home Office regulations.
• Share Impact & Foster a Positive Research Culture: Publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at international conferences, and engage with stakeholders and the public, while supporting a safe, inclusive, and sustainable lab environment.

About You
You will hold a PhD in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, or a related discipline. Strong hands-on experience in in vitro and/or in vivo electrophysiology and stereotaxic surgical techniques is essential, alongside familiarity with UK Home Office regulatory compliance. You bring advanced analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to open, reproducible science.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2027

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,885 to £46,970 per annum

The successful applicant will lead research growth, and contribute to a positive and supportive student experience, as well as building greater external engagement in Civil Engineering and related areas. We particularly welcome applicants whose expertise complements existing departmental strengths and who can connect Civil Engineering with the challenges facing the West Midlands, including infrastructure renewal, brownfield regeneration, safe & resilient transport networks, sustainable construction, ground risk, climate adaptation and the transition to net zero. We are particularly interested in candidates who can provide strategic academic leadership to translate interdisciplinary research excellence into externally funded programmes, impactful partnerships and measurable benefits for the region’s infrastructure, economy and communities.  Whilst the fit of the candidates’ expertise to the department’s current strengths and future vision is important, we are particularly interested in candidates who will provide inclusive & effective research leadership across the department.

We place a strong emphasis on team-working, collaboration, collegiality, student opportunity and making a tangible contribution to the School, University and wider community. The successful candidate will be expected to build constructive relationships with students, colleagues, professional bodies, employers, local authorities, consultancies and other regional stakeholders. A key aspect of the role will be to help establish Aston University as a regional hub for Civil Engineering knowledge, skills and innovation. This includes working with stakeholders to create authentic learning experiences and new pathways into civil and geotechnical engineering for students across the region.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Lucy Rackliff (L.Rackliff@Aston.ac.uk)

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 31 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 14 Dec 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £68,626 to £106,806 per annum

You will provide practical technical support for teaching laboratories, research and student projects. Key responsibilities include delivering laboratory demonstrations, supporting circuit design and troubleshooting, designing and testing electronic systems and prototypes, maintaining and repairing equipment, and helping manage laboratory components and consumables. You will also support safe working practices and contribute to maintaining well-organised, effective laboratory environments. 

You will have a relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience, together with experience in a similar technical environment. You should have knowledge of electronics CAD packages such as KiCAD or Proteus, PCB design, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, programming such as C or Python, and hand soldering. Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are important, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in electronic prototyping or power electronics would be advantageous.

Due to the timeframe of the role, we are looking to appoint as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and would particularly welcome those who are available to start at short notice.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024 or 22 July 2025 and eligible for new entrant salary discount. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Unit: Technical

Salary: £31,861 to £37,369 per annum

Working collaboratively with the Director of Aston Professional, Schools and Professional Services, you will provide strategic leadership across the entire apprenticeship journey, from programme development and employer engagement to delivery, assessment and completion. You will help translate changing policy and regulatory expectations into effective systems, clear responsibilities and practical improvements.

You will lead institutional development and continuous improvement of apprenticeship processes, working closely with the Head of Compliance and quality colleagues to strengthen data integrity, funding assurance, Ofsted readiness and evidence-led improvement. You will oversee programme performance, champion effective use of Aptem and related systems, and ensure that apprentice and employer feedback informs action.

As a senior leader, you will build productive relationships with employers and sector partners, support new skills opportunities and work across academic and professional teams to address complex challenges. You will provide leadership and development for apprenticeship staff, promote inclusive practice and support financially sustainable provision. The role also includes leadership responsibilities within Aston Professional’s safeguarding arrangements.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of higher and/or degree apprenticeships and a strong record of leading apprenticeship quality, compliance, systems or delivery in a complex organisation. You will bring a sophisticated understanding of the apprenticeship policy and regulatory environment, experience of audit or inspection preparation, and the judgement to influence decisions across organisational boundaries.

You will be an effective and collaborative leader, confident working with senior colleagues and employers, interpreting complex requirements and turning strategic priorities into measurable improvements. Strong analytical, communication and people-management skills, together with a commitment to inclusion, quality and continuous improvement, are essential.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to strengthen apprenticeship quality, improve the apprentice and employer journey and help Aston Professional realise its ambitions, we would welcome your application.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £59,390 to £68,817 per annum

Reporting to the Director of Estates and Capital Development, you will lead multidisciplinary teams and specialist contractors across maintenance, engineering, utilities, grounds and the Estates Helpdesk. Your remit will cover all properties and grounds for which the directorate has maintenance responsibility.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, strengthen compliance assurance and emergency response, and develop costed maintenance and infrastructure investment plans. Working with Capital Projects colleagues, you will provide technical advice and ensure completed assets are ready for operational use.

Improving service quality will be central to the role. You will set clear standards, develop your team and use customer feedback, asset information and digital systems to improve reliability, responsiveness and value. You will also evaluate opportunities for responsible automation and AI where these offer practical benefits.

About you

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience across building fabric and engineering services within a complex, occupied estate.

• Experience managing statutory compliance, budgets, utilities, specialist contracts, emergency response and business continuity.

• A record of improving customer experience and service performance, including implementing digital systems or automated workflows.

• Inclusive leadership, sound technical judgement and the ability to provide clear risk advice and investment recommendations to senior decision-makers.

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, substantial relevant experience, appropriate professional membership or equivalent standing, and a recognised health and safety qualification or equivalent demonstrable competence supported by training.

Experience in higher education or another complex operational environment is desirable, as is Chartered or Incorporated professional registration.

You will maintain a visible presence across the estate and participate in the formal out-of-hours on-call rota, including attending campus when required under agreed arrangements.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 22 July 2025.  If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £59,390 to £89,730 per annum

The Business Analytics and Information Systems Department conducts teaching, research and engagement activities in various aspects of analytics and IS/ICT. The department fosters a thriving teaching innovation and research culture in the Department, which has a strong reputation for being both rigorous and relevant.

As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking inspirational, inclusive and highly motivated professionals to contribute to the development of the Department’s teaching, PhD/DBA supervision, research and enterprise activities. We welcome discussions with prospective candidates whose teaching portfolio includes digital forensics, cybersecurity management, cryptocurrencies, blockchains and fintech.

You will have a good first degree and a PhD in a relevant academic discipline. It would be desirable to be able to demonstrate an emerging record of funding, publication of research outputs and creation of research-based impacts in industry and/or society. We are especially looking for people with a strong research profile in the areas of VFAs and cryptocurrencies, blockchain and fintech. The applicant is expected to join the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Centre. The Centre brings together stakeholders from industry, government and prominent cybersecurity research institutions. The scope of the international Cyber Security & Innovation Centre is to strategically manage operations and build effective relationships across academia, industry, and policymakers.

Aston University is committed to the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ recognized by a bronze award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

Aston Law School is a friendly, inclusive and growing Law School located in the heart of Birmingham. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, practice-informed legal education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly dynamic legal and professional environment.

We are committed to providing an outstanding student experience through innovative teaching, strong student support and a focus on employability, social mobility and real-world impact. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused colleague who shares our passion for legal education and who will contribute to the ongoing development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collegiate academic community where teaching excellence is valued and where colleagues are encouraged to develop their educational expertise and professional practice.

About the role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery and enhancement of teaching across Aston Law School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will contribute to the design, delivery and assessment of modules, support student learning and development, and help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. You will contribute to curriculum enhancement, module development and quality assurance activities, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the School.

The role also involves supporting student attainment, progression and employability, making effective use of educational technologies, and engaging in scholarly and professional activities that enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.

In particular, we are looking for colleagues to contribute to the teaching activities of Aston Law School primarily in one or more of the areas below, whether independently or as part of a team:

• Land law
• Professional skills such as advocacy, legal writing, legal research, legal drafting, client interviewing

About you

You will hold a qualifying law degree or equivalent legal qualification and have experience of teaching and assessment in higher education.

You will be committed to delivering an excellent and inclusive student experience, with the ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds. You will have experience of developing teaching materials, using digital technologies to enhance learning, and contributing to module or curriculum development.

You will be an effective communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and students and is committed to professional development and continuous improvement in legal education. Fellowship of Advance HE (or a willingness to obtain it) and postgraduate study in Law or a related discipline are desirable.

Informal queries are welcome to Dr. Kristie Thomas, Head of Aston Law School: k.thomas5@aston.ac.uk

Please visit our website Aston University Jobs for further information and to apply online.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they are eligible for one of the salary discount options. 

Please see here for details about when you can be paid less for a Skilled Worker visa: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,970

The postholder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to promote a culture of professionalism, early intervention and student support.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Dean of Medical Education

Accountable to: MBChB Board of Studies

Responsible for: School Support and Concerns Committee

Role Purpose

To provide strategic leadership for the School's Support and Concerns Framework and act as the senior academic responsible for the management of professionalism, conduct, behaviour, wellbeing and student fitness to practise concerns.

The postholder will oversee the review and investigation of concerns raised about medical students, ensure appropriate support and remediation are implemented, chair relevant committees, advise senior leadership on complex cases, and maintain compliance with General Medical Council (GMC) requirements and University regulations.

What we offer

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 

Excellent training and development opportunities. 

Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers

Great family friendly policies

On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Reporting to the Head of Advice Services, you will manage the Student Centre Assistants and the Centre’s day-to-day operations across in-person, email, telephone and online channels. You will plan staffing and service cover, develop clear procedures, coordinate administrative support for Student Life teams and use service information and student feedback to improve the experience we provide. You will work closely with specialist colleagues, ensuring timely referrals and clear handovers while respecting their responsibilities and reporting lines. 

A key priority will be to lead attainment and ongoing maintenance of the Customer Service Excellence Award for the SSC, embedding evidence-led service standards and continuous improvement in day-to-day delivery. You will use ticketing and case management systems confidently, run reports on service standards and utilisation, and interpret operational data alongside student feedback to shape provision, allocate resources and evaluate improvements. 

Key Responsibilities and Priorities 

• Lead welcoming, accessible and consistent front-line advice, enquiry handling and triage. 
• Manage and develop Student Centre Assistants, setting clear expectations and supporting effective delivery. 
• Plan workloads, rotas and available space to maintain service continuity during absence and peak demand. 
• Agree practical referral, handover and administrative support arrangements with partner teams. 
• Improve procedures, student-facing information and service delivery using feedback and enquiry trends. 
• Lead attainment and maintenance of the Customer Service Excellence Award, coordinating evidence, improvement actions and ongoing review with the Head of Advice Services and relevant partners. 
• Use ticketing and case management systems to maintain reliable service records, run reports on service standards, utilisation and demand, interpret trends and evidence, and translate findings into service provision and measurable improvements. 
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, appropriate confidentiality and clear escalation arrangements. 
• Provide operational health and safety support for the SSC, working with relevant University colleagues.

About You 

You will bring significant staff management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment, alongside experience of coordinating service delivery and applying policies and procedures accurately. You will be an organised, collaborative communicator who can handle confidential information and challenging enquiries with tact, maintain clear professional boundaries and support colleagues under pressure. You will understand service processes from the student perspective and use feedback and operational information to make practical improvements. 

You will be educated to graduate level or have equivalent relevant experience, with strong written and administrative skills. You will be data literate and confident using ticketing and case management systems, running reports on service standards and utilisation, checking data quality and interpreting evidence to inform service provision and improvement. You will be able to translate findings into clear recommendations and evaluate the impact of changes. You will bring an evidence-led approach to attaining and maintaining the Customer Service Excellence Award. Experience in Higher or Further Education and a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous but are not essential. Experience of a particular product such as TopDesk is desirable; capability with relevant ticketing and case management systems is a core requirement.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.  

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £39,560 to £46,970

Within this vision, the Student Life Directorate plays a central role in assisting students from transition through to successful completion, providing expert guidance on engagement, wellbeing and student success.

We are seeking a Student Wellbeing Case Manager to join Aston University’s Student Life Directorate. 

The role holder will provide expert oversight of complex wellbeing case management, triage coordination, caseload scheduling, risk escalation and defensible practice. This role will suit someone with strong professional judgement, excellent case coordination skills and the ability to maintain safe, consistent and defensible practice in a complex wellbeing environment.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities

• Complex wellbeing, safeguarding and risk-related case oversight
• Triage, allocation, review and escalation processes
• Caseload scheduling and capacity monitoring
• Clear case summaries, recommendations and defensible records
• Calm, professional judgement in urgent, complex and ambiguous situations

About You

• You will hold a relevant professional qualification in mental health, counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, safeguarding or a related discipline, and have equivalent substantial professional experience.
• You bring significant experience in complex case management, triage, referral or risk-related work.
• You can remain calm and systematic when situations are urgent, sensitive or ambiguous.
• You understand the importance of high-quality records, professional boundaries and timely escalation.
• You can support practitioners and managers through effective oversight of caseloads, capacity and review points.
• You will be confident working within confidentiality, safeguarding, information-sharing and data protection requirements, maintaining accurate and defensible records in a high-accountability wellbeing environment.
• Experience within Higher Education, young adult support, clinical supervision processes, service scheduling or electronic case management systems would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, with excellent transport links by bus and train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days’ bookable leave and a further 13 days’ bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts for a range of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool, with discounted staff membership available.

Please complete the full application form, as CVs and cover letters are not visible to the shortlisting panel until after shortlisting has been completed.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £38,784 to £46,970 per annum

 We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Teaching Fellow to join our Physician Associate Programme. This is a teaching-intensive role offering the opportunity to make a visible and lasting contribution to students’ clinical knowledge, professional development and readiness for practice.

 You will teach across the programme using a range of interactive and student-centred approaches. These include whole-cohort teaching, problem-based learning, team-based learning and small-group clinical skills teaching. You will help students integrate biomedical and clinical knowledge and develop their clinical reasoning, consultation, communication, examination and practical procedural skills.

 We are looking for an experienced clinician who is confident teaching across the breadth of the curriculum and able to translate contemporary clinical practice into engaging, evidence-informed learning. You will contribute to teaching, assessment, student support, curriculum development and programme enhancement, with opportunities to become involved in simulation, educational innovation, scholarship and development projects.

 You will be a proactive self-starter who can take ownership of areas of work, manage competing priorities and work independently. Equally, you will enjoy contributing to a close and collaborative programme team within Aston Medical School and working with colleagues across the wider School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biosciences.

 Applicants should have substantial post-qualification clinical experience, current professional registration and established experience of teaching healthcare learners. Experience of designing and delivering practical clinical skills teaching is particularly important. A postgraduate qualification in medical or healthcare education is highly desirable, alongside professional recognition such as Fellowship of Advance HE or the Academy of Medical Educators.

 If you are an experienced clinician-educator who genuinely enjoys teaching and wants to see the direct impact of your work on students, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applicants looking for part time hours will be considered

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £48,337 to £57,666

The successful applicant will be affiliated with the Aston Institute for Health & Neurodevelopment and work collaboratively with researchers at University College London (UCL), Leicester Clinical Trials Unit and NHS partners across the UK. Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements are supported.

The researcher will take independent responsibility for defined aspects of the trial, including coordinating participant recruitment, conducting assessments of eligibility against protocol-defined clinical criteria and undertaking blinded outcome assessments. They will contribute to the methodological and scientific delivery of the research, ensuring high standards of data quality and research governance, and play an active role in data analysis, academic publications and dissemination. The role will also involve supporting and supervising students and collaborating with researchers and clinical partners across the UK.

We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in psychology, health, behavioural science or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and substantial relevant research experience. Experience in mental health assessment or research involving children and young people with intellectual disabilities would be particularly valuable.

The post is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) until 31st August 2030, subject to continued funding and successful progression beyond the trial's internal pilot phase, with a decision on progression anticipated in March 2028.

The start date for this role will be mid-March 2027 (earlier February start may be considered)

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,885 to £46,970 per annum (pro-rata)

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching only) in People Management to contribute to the teaching profile of the Department. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with interests or experience related to organisational behaviour, wellbeing, talent management, HRM.

This role is ideally suited to a teaching-focused academic or practitioner-academic who is passionate about high-quality, inclusive education and practice-informed learning. 

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and apprenticeship programmes, and play an active role in curriculum development and student support.

Appointment may be made at Grade 8 or Grade 9, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to the design, development, and review of modules and curricula, with increasing independence at Grade 9.
• Provide academic advice, guidance, and pastoral support to students.
• Employ innovative, inclusive, and digitally enabled teaching and assessment approaches.
• Engage in quality assurance processes, including module evaluation and feedback analysis.

Why Join Aston?

We offer a stimulating research environment, support for international conference participation, research mentoring, and a commitment to career development. Our department is deeply engaged in real-world impact, working closely with healthcare organisations, professional bodies, and public sector partners.

The post-holders will report to the Head of Department.

For informal discussions relating to this post please contact the Deputy Head of Department, Dr. Matthew Carter.   E-mail (m.r.carter@aston.ac.uk).

Further Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We promote equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and support an inclusive environment where colleagues can confidently be themselves. Learn more: Inclusive Aston

For alternative formats or accessibility needs, please contact: recruitment@aston.ac.uk
To apply, visit: http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £48,337 to £57,666

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our amazing technical team within School Operations to join our Vision Sciences Technical Team as an Apprentice Technician. We are seeking a proactive, reliable individual to join our team which supports teaching and research facilities.

The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support across the School of Optometry, including the Aston Eye Clinic, clinical skills spaces, teaching laboratories and dispensing-related learning areas. The post will help ensure that teaching rooms, clinics, equipment and consumables are prepared to a high standard, supporting a positive experience for students, staff, supervisors and patients.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with technical colleagues, academic staff, and students to ensure our clinics run smoothly, safely, and effectively. The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Assist with the setup and preparation of optometry and audiology teaching clinics, practical sessions and clinical skills spaces. 
• Check rooms, equipment, computers, test charts and teaching resources before sessions begin, escalating any issues appropriately. 
• Support the issuing, tracking, cleaning and safe return of clinical and teaching equipment. 
• Help maintain stock levels of consumables, frames, lenses and other teaching or clinic supplies. 
• Maintain tidy, safe and professional working areas in line with local procedures and health and safety requirements. 
• Support staff, supervisors and students during teaching sessions where required. 
• Develop knowledge of dispensing, optical appliances, frame handling, lens types and clinic workflow as preparation for the apprenticeship pathway. 
• Complete agreed training records, reflective notes and development objectives as part of the in-house training programme. 

About you

We are looking for a practical, organised, proactive individual with a strong commitment to teamwork and customer service. You will thrive in a busy, dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively with a diverse range of people, from students to academic staff and external suppliers. Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail are essential for supporting practical classes and demonstrating equipment.

Training and Development Pathway 

• In-house technical training: The apprentice will receive supervised training across clinic preparation, equipment checks, stock control, health and safety, basic maintenance tasks, patient-facing professionalism and support for teaching sessions. 
• Dispensing Optician apprenticeship: Completing a recognised Dispensing Optician apprenticeship pathway, combining workplace learning with formal study. 
• Ongoing support: The apprentice will receive regular supervision, feedback, probation/development conversations and opportunities to build confidence through practical experience. 

Working at Aston

We are committed to the Technician Commitment and to supporting the career development of technical staff across all disciplines. You will be supported to undertake a range of training and development activity, as a minimum, you will undertake relevant technical and health & safety training. 

Aston University is located within Birmingham city centre and benefits from excellent transport links by bus and train. Discounted on-site parking and a cycle-to-work scheme are also available. Information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For further Information, please contact the Technical Team Leader – Matthew Hancock

m.hancock@aston.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Unit: Technical

Salary: £21,366 to £25,166

 Applicants must have a PhD in a Biosciences-related area that will complement our School’s excellent research.  They will be able to evidence an independent and strongly developing research programme, preferably including securing external research funding and publications in high-ranking, peer-reviewed journals.  Applicants must have the ability to develop internationally recognised activity.  

 The Department has a strong focus on the application of fundamental research. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who can demonstrate research excellence focused on the use of molecular and biochemical approaches to understand health and disease or biotechnological processes.  Applicants with a research profile focused on biochemistry, biophysics and/or engineering biology are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants must demonstrate an alignment with our existing research programmes and ideally be able to strengthen our research through their addition to our team.

 Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a developing track record of effective teaching and an enthusiasm for delivering flexible education across the range of programmes within the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biosciences.  Previous experience of teaching Biochemistry and/or Biotechnology would be advantageous. Any application must be able to demonstrate your necessary teamwork skills to foster collaboration with existing Biosciences colleagues and to build links both within the University and externally, including the aptitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development.

 You should clearly state how your appointment will build further critical mass within the School and support the University mission through high quality, exploitable research that is accessible for business and has a positive impact on society.  

 Potential applicants may wish to contact the Head of Biosciences, Professor Alan Goddard (a.goddard@aston.ac.uk), the Director of Research, Dr Alice Rothnie (a.rothnie@aston.ac.uk) and/or the Director for Education Dr Charlotte Law (c.law@aston.ac.uk) for informal discussion about the post before applying. 

 Our web site at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/ provides further details of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biosciences, Aston Research Centre for Health in Ageing and the new Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence(https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/aime).

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, recognised by a Gold award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.   

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 04 Dec 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £39,560 to £57,666 per annum

Closing Date: 14 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £48,337 to £68,817 per annum

The project is fundamentally focused on servitization; supporting an engineering company transition from providing equipment through traditional capital expenditure (CapEx) systems towards a service-led, lifecycle-oriented business model. You will lead the co-design and implementation of a product-service system within the company, developing service-led concepts and offerings that create value for customers over the lifecycle of their operations.

This role is designed to enable the transition of a company towards a service-led business model, developing new forms of value creation and strengthening long-term customer relationships. You will play a key role in establishing the foundations for ongoing servitization, embedding new capabilities, and supporting the sustainable growth of the business beyond the duration of the KTP.

Candidate Profile: 

A minimum of a 2:1 BSc degree in Engineering or Management, or a related discipline.  

 Essential skills, experience and attributes required include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across technical and commercial domains
• Experience of adapting theories and/or tools to commercial practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to engage across multiple levels of an organisation
• Strong project management capability, able to manage complex projects, coordinate roles, and work independently, as well as part of the team.
• Commercially aware and able to link innovation to business value
• Organised, adaptable and able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary collaborative environment 

Desirable for the role:

A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, such as Engineering Management, Service Design, Operations, Innovation, or Marketing.

• Knowledge or experience of servitization, product-service systems, or business model innovation.
• Experience of working in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience in customer research, data analysis, or development of commercially informed strategies.

Key responsibilities of this role include: 

• Service design and product-service system development
• Servitization strategy development
• Commercial and go-to-market activities
• Customer and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge transfer and embedding
• Academic contribution to conference papers/ journal publications

See the job description for full details of the responsibilities associated with this role.  

Additional Benefits and support:

• Up to £4,000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
• Annual leave (25 days p/a)
• Professional support and mentorship
• Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing 
• A flexible blend of on-site and remote working arrangements can be negotiated in case of positive ongoing performance.

Career prospects: 

This role opens up exciting career opportunities in new business development and servitization. Over 60% of our KTP associates are offered employment by their host companies at the end of the KTP. 

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

The Company: A Birmingham-based, industry-leading manufacturer, specialised in engineering and producing material handling equipment.

Aston University: You will work in a project team consisting of Dr Reza Marvi, Dr Geoff Parkes, Dr Daniel Andrews from Aston University and the Senior Management Team of the Company, with the support of a Knowledge Transfer Adviser from Innovate UK.  

Location: The successful candidate will be based in central Birmingham, West Midlands, with regular access to Aston University facilities. Occasional travel to client sites across the UK will be required. The successful candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the work base.

For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Reza Marvi, e-mail: r.marvi@aston.ac.uk 

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent 

It is an Innovate UK requirement that candidates hold a visa or immigration permission to cover the full duration of the contract. The successful candidate is therefore expected to apply for a visa as necessary in line with their contract duration.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum
with an additional budget for the duration of the project for professional and personal development