At Aston University, we’re investing in the future of research. If you’re a postdoctoral researcher with passion and commitment, with an outstanding future, contributing to benefits for society, business and industry, and the wider world, this opportunity is for you. If you’re ready to shape the next breakthrough in your discipline, we want to hear from you.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowship Scheme will make a key contribution in delivering Aston’s commitment to excellent, transformative research outlined in our 2030 strategy, by recruiting and nurturing the research innovation and change-makers of tomorrow. Through a bespoke training and mentoring programme, Fellowships will provide successful candidates with the opportunity to excel as an excellent self-directed researcher, develop innovative and distinctive research projects, foster collaboration within their research teams and across the institution, and establish themselves as a respected figure in their fields.
We are delighted to launch our Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships, to celebrate our research success and to further build capacity in our strategically-important areas. Weblink: Research | Aston University
Up to 10 Tenure-Tracked Research Fellowships are offered at either Grade 8 or Grade 9, depending on experience and track record. This is an exciting opportunity to build your research profile and establish your autonomy as part of an internationally-respected research team.
The posts are available for a fixed term of 3 years from 1st September 2025. Subject to progress, a permanent academic contract will be available from 1st September 2028.
Successful Fellows will be recruited on the basis of:
• excellence as appropriate to supporting Aston’s aim to be at the forefront of research in science, technology, and enterprise;
• existing and potential areas of excellence in the Colleges and University Research Institutes;
• potential to deliver research of world-leading quality consistent with Aston’s goals for REF2029.
To apply for the role, you must hold a PhD by the closing date. You should demonstrate a strong research track record relative to your career stage and discipline. You are expected to have a reputation for internationally excellent or world-leading research, appropriate to your career stage, and show the potential to provide leadership within your research group and contribute across the institution. You should also have the drive to represent your research at national and international levels.
Applications from clinical practitioners are welcomed, and Fellows with clinical practice responsibilities will be offered a fractional contract to help them to balance their commitments.
At Aston University we focus time, energy and resources on making this a great place to work. Please refer to our Aston University Benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available to staff.
Below are some of the benefits of working with Aston University:
- 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
The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
The interview process is scheduled to be conducted during the period from 16 July to 8 August