This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving academic community, celebrating ‘100 Years of Optometry’ at Aston in 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to our ambitious research strategy while shaping the next generation of optometrists through research-informed teaching in a supportive, collaborative and innovative environment.

About the Role

As a senior academic with expertise in the posterior segment of the eye (including ocular disease and/or ophthalmic imaging), you will provide leadership in research, education and academic citizenship. You will develop and lead an internationally recognised programme of research, secure competitive external funding, publish high-quality research outputs and supervise/ mentor doctoral students and early career researchers.

You will contribute to the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, ensuring students benefit from an inclusive, research-informed educational experience.

Person Specification

We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative academic with a strong track record in posterior segment research (ocular disease and/or ophthalmic imaging.) You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, an established record of internationally recognised research excellence, evidence of securing competitive external research funding, and a strong publication profile.

You will have experience of teaching and curriculum development in higher education, with a commitment to delivering an outstanding, inclusive and research-led student experience. UK registration as an optometrist would be advantageous but is not essential.

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 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: 20 Sep 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £61,759 to £104,712 per annum

About the role:

Post is a part of a newly funded collaborative project, FOCUS, between Aston University (with Prof. Andrew Ellis as PI) and Trinity College Dublin, funded by EPSRC and Research Ireland and supported by IBM and Pilot Photonics aims to address this crisis by redesigning the optical interconnection network – linking the electronic processors – in ways designed to reflect the changing needs of workflows, including Artificial Intelligence based applications.

The postholder will be involved in the design, development, optimisation and experimental demonstration of FPGA applications in optical communications and sensing. The research will explore various optical communications, sensing and integrated sensing and communications applications of FPGA. You will be also responsible for day-to-day supervision of postgraduate students and for disseminating research results at regular meetings as well as to the wider scientific community.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess a doctorate in optical communications, machine learning or relevant disciplines.  We expect you to have good recent publication record in international journals,  experience of the deisgn FPGA, modelling of optical communication systems, experience of developing new digital signal processing schemes using machine learning methods.

About us:

AiPT is one of the world’s leading photonics research centres. Our successful track record of scientific achievements ranges from nonlinear photonics, and fibre lasers to medical lasers and bio-sensing for healthcare and the high-speed optical communications technology that underpins the internet and the digital economy. Applicants are welcome to join in the a vibrant team of researchers guided by world-leading AiPT cultivates a supportive and inclusive working environment where academics, post-doctoral researchers and students cooperate to overcome major scientific challenges in a welcoming and collegial atmosphere. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. S. K. Turitsyn (s.k.turitsyn@aston.ac.uk)

This is a fixed term (12 months), full time position, open to internal applicants only.

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.

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: 18 Aug 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 per annum

Details of research project:

Ataxia telangiectasia-like disorder (ATLD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disease with symptoms including jerky, uncoordinated movements, abnormal eye movements and speech difficulties. It is caused by mutations in MRE11, a protein that plays a vital role in repairing damage to DNA. Every cell in the body experiences DNA damage daily, and MRE11 is central to a number of DNA repair pathways where it detects and promotes the repair of different forms of DNA damage. Why mutations in MRE11 primarily affect the central nervous system are unknown and is a critical unanswered question in the field. This project will attempt to address this by investigating why neurons are exceptionally sensitive to failures in DNA repair, the types of DNA damage most toxic to neuronal cells, and how defects in MRE11 ultimately lead to neuronal death.

 Main Duties/Responsibilities 

This research assistant position is open either to a recent graduate with excellent potential or a PhD graduate. The post holder will support the design, execution, and analysis of experimental work, contribute to data management and interpretation, and assist with dissemination of research findings. The role offers the opportunity to develop research skills in an active and collaborative academic environment.

For any informal enquiries to Dr John Reynolds j.reynolds5@aston.ac.uk.

Please could a CV be submitted.

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.

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: 27 Aug 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £33,951 per annum (pro-rata)

Working across a varied caseload, you will investigate and resolve student complaints, academic appeals, and academic and non-academic misconduct cases. This will involve gathering and analysing evidence, meeting with students and staff, conducting research, and preparing clear, well-reasoned reports and recommendations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills who is committed to ensuring fairness, consistency, and excellent service in a complex and sensitive environment. 

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.

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: 17 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

The project will evaluate AI-based behavioural alerting systems using public benchmark video data. It will focus particularly on false alerts, threshold sensitivity, recurring failure modes and the practical burden placed on human reviewers. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, you will contribute to the preparation and documentation of the CUHK Avenue Dataset, support the implementation and testing of selected video anomaly-detection models, and help deliver comparative experiments across different models, thresholds and scene conditions.You will analyse false alerts and recurring failure patterns, maintain accurate and reproducible experimental records, and contribute to figures, tables, technical reports and dissemination materials.

You should hold a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline. You will have practical experience of Python for machine learning or data analysis, including experience of implementing, adapting or evaluating machine-learning or deep-learning models. You should also have experience of organising datasets, conducting computational experiments and interpreting quantitative results. Working knowledge of a deep-learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and relevant scientific Python tools is essential. You should be able to manage your own workload, work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, and communicate technical findings clearly to a range of audiences.

A postgraduate qualification or equivalent research experience in a relevant field is desirable. Experience in video analytics, anomaly detection, activity recognition would also be advantageous.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Ferhat Sadak at f.sadak@aston.ac.uk

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.

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: 23 Aug 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £33,951 per annum (pro-rata)

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on primarily the electrical services at the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus and Recreation Centre in Walsall. The role is electrical in nature, responding to radio calls for tripped circuits and failed lighting as well as carry out minor installation works and preventative maintenance. 

The successful applicant will need to be at least level 3 qualified electrician, 18^th Edition is preferable or will need to be obtained during the first 6 months of joining. 

Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels. 

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 25 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.
• Salary £27,319 - £29,598 + up to £5k market supplement dependent on experience 

For an informal discussions please contact; William Millar – Maintenance Supervisor – 0121 204 4230 or 07825592577 (between hours of 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday)

 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: 04 Sep 2026

Unit: Campus Support

Salary: £27,319 to £29,588 per annum

This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across the University. You will develop and implement the University's tax strategy, ensure compliance with UK and international tax requirements, advise on major projects and commercial activities, and lead relationships with HMRC and external advisors.

You will be a qualified tax professional (ideally CTA) or have equivalent experience, with a strong track record of providing tax advice in a large and complex organisation or professional practice. Experience in VAT and indirect taxation is essential, together with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Aston University's tax strategy, ensuring it supports the University's long-term ambitions and evolving activities.
• Provide expert advice on tax risk, compliance and opportunities to support informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, employment tax and international tax obligations, while promoting best practice and effective controls.
• Support major UK and international projects, providing strategic tax advice from planning through to delivery.
• Lead relationships with HMRC and other tax authorities, acting as the University's principal tax contact.
• Build tax awareness and strong tax governance across the University, helping colleagues understand and manage tax considerations effectively.
• Lead and develop the tax function, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the tax strategy of an ambitious and growing university, working closely with senior leaders and contributing to key strategic initiatives that support Aston's future success.

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.
• USS pension scheme worth over 20% of your salary (6.1% contribution and 14.5% Aston University contribution) 
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Jones at craig.jones@aston.ac.uk

Please note interviews for the role will take place week commencing 14th September 2026. 

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: 27 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £71,566 to £87,971 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aston University’s technical team as an NMR Facility Technician, supporting a diverse range of research activities across our Schools of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

We are seeking an individual who is customer-focused with the ability to work well across a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have good knowledge of NMR Spectroscopy, be able to provide training and support for users of the NMR facility which includes post-graduate research students, post-doctoral scientists, masters students and academic visitors. While also providing support for experimental solution NMR service work and maintenance for the machines within the facility.

For informal discussion about the role please contact Janine Bruce-Hughes at j.bruce-hughes@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 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 04 April 2024. 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: 21 Aug 2026

Unit: Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

Aston University is dedicated to supporting graduate employability and delivering an exceptional student experience. We are seeking an organised Events Coordinator to join our Student Engagement Team (SET) within Careers & Placements (C&P).

 The Events Coordinator will plan and coordinate a varied, year-round calendar of activities. Working collaboratively with internal teams, operations, student societies, and the Student Union, the postholder will maintain oversight of all C&P and partner events to ensure they are integrated into the student experience across both our Birmingham and London campuses.

 The role involves managing event execution ranging from our flagship Big Careers Fair to employer sessions, workshops, and outdoor activities. Taking a data-driven approach, you will track attendance metrics, evaluate student feedback, analyse non-attendance trends, and refine event delivery to widen student reach and engagement

The role also includes handling essential financial administration, such as budget tracking, invoicing, and purchase orders, while assisting commercial income generation through employer-led events. 

 We are looking for a proactive, collaborative candidate educated to degree level or equivalent (or with equivalent experience), who brings experience in planning and delivering successful events and managing business relationships. You will bring strong organisational flair, excellent communication and digital skills (MS Office, CRM, Eventbrite, Mailchimp), a solution-focused mindset, and an understanding of event compliance (Health & Safety, GDPR) and financial administration. 

 This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver engaging events that directly enhance student engagement and employability.   

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.

Closing Date: 18 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

The Admissions, Recruitment & Outreach team are looking for a process-driven and enthusiastic On Campus Aston and Partnerships Admissions Officer to join the team.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing responses to applications, handling post-application enquiries and supporting conversion events.

You will play an important role in ensuring the On Campus Aston and Partnerships application student journey is customer-focused and efficient, with a strong emphasis on maximising application-to-enrolment conversions. Whilst this role reports to an Admissions Manager, you will be expected to take personal responsibility in managing and prioritising your workload and delivering a high-quality service.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in Higher Education admissions, student recruitment or a recruitment support environment. Attention to detail and a flexible approach to working with others are essential for success in this role.

This role is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

For further information about this position, please contact Sandrine Fabris (Admissions Manager) on s.fabris@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.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• 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 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 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum (pro-rata)

AIPT is internationally recognised for excellence in photonics research, innovation, education and industrial engagement, with strengths across optical communications, sensing, lasers, biomedical photonics, AI-enabled photonics and neuromorphic systems. As photonics becomes increasingly important to areas such as AI, defence, healthcare, clean growth and digital infrastructure, the Institute is looking to strengthen its operational capacity and long-term resilience.

In this part-time role, you will work closely with the AIPT Director, Deputy Directors, academic leads, professional services and external partners to support the delivery of the Institute’s research, innovation and engagement strategy. You will provide senior coordination across planning, governance, finance, people, projects, communications and reporting, helping AIPT respond effectively to new funding, partnership and strategic opportunities.

A key part of the role will be supporting the development of AIPT’s research and innovation portfolio, including proposal planning, project delivery, stakeholder coordination, risk tracking and impact evidence. You will also contribute to the development of a more structured AIPT Project Management Office model and support the Institute’s communication and visibility activity, including reports, website content, newsletters, event promotion and partner updates.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in managing multidisciplinary research projects and programmes across a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, researchers, doctoral students, professional services, funders, industry partners and external collaborators. You will be confident working in a complex research environment, able to communicate clearly with different audiences, make balanced and well-informed decisions, and manage competing priorities independently.

This is a permanent, part-time appointment at 0.5 FTE, open to internal applicants only.

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 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: 07 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum (pro-rata)

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join an exciting interdisciplinary research project funded by a prestigious APEX Royal Society Award. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of structural engineering, materials science and polymer engineering, developing next-generation materials for complex engineering environments.

Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team spanning materials chemistry and civil engineering, you will play a leading role in the material characterisation and structural testing of advanced reinforced concrete structures. Your research will contribute to improving the durability, resilience and sustainability of future infrastructure.

You will:

• Design and deliver high-quality experimental and analytical research in structural engineering.
• Plan and conduct laboratory testing and analyse experimental data using appropriate computational methods.
• Develop innovative research methodologies and contribute to project planning and reporting.
• Publish your findings in leading peer-reviewed journals and present your work at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with academic and external partners within a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Support the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students where appropriate.

About you

You will have:

• A PhD in Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in structural engineering research, ideally including reinforced concrete, structural materials, durability, structural health monitoring, corrosion, experimental testing or numerical modelling.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within an interdisciplinary research team.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality research and developing innovative engineering solutions.

Why join us:

Experience publishing research, presenting at conferences, supervising students and working with industry partners would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an exciting interdisciplinary project. You will work alongside colleagues from Chemistry and Civil Engineering, develop your research profile through publications and conference presentations, and contribute to research that supports the resilience and sustainability of future infrastructure.

If you are an enthusiastic researcher with an interest in structural engineering and advanced materials, we encourage you to apply.

For any informal enquiries contact Dr Marina Bock at m.bock@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 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: 12 Aug 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 per annum (pro-rata)

You will manage dynamic and often demanding diaries, oversee communications, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take accurate minutes and track actions to completion. Alongside this, you will organise events and visits, arrange UK and  occasional international travel, handle financial administration such as expenses and procurement, and ensure the smooth running of executive priorities in a sensitive and professional manner. 

We are looking for someone with experience supporting senior members of staff in a PA or Executive Assistant role, who brings excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and take a proactive, solutions-focused approach while handling sensitive information with discretion. 

In return, you will join a collaborative and high-performing Executive Support Team and gain exposure to strategic decision-making at one of the UK’s leading universities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a role that is both challenging and rewarding.

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. 
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus (expected on campus 3 days per week) and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic 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 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 22nd 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: 23 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636

 What we’re looking for

• Proven experience of working in an administrative role in a large professional organisation.
• Proven experience of contributing to the development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.
• High level of IT proficiency, including spreadsheets, online databases and data dashboards.
• Experience of managing, analysing and interpreting data using MS Excel.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise own workload against competing deadlines across a regular cycle of activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of establishing effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders.

 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 25 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.

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: 11 Aug 2026

Unit: Administrative & Clerical

Salary: £27,319 to £29,588 per annum (pro-rata)

Aston Law School is seeking to appoint a motivated and talented academic to join our community as a Senior Lecturer or Reader in Law.

Aston Law School is a distinctive and forward-looking Law School with a strong commitment to high-quality research, innovative teaching and meaningful engagement with the legal profession, policymakers, and wider society. Located in the heart of Birmingham, we offer a supportive and collegiate environment in which ambitious academics can thrive and develop their careers.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint a colleague who will help strengthen our research culture and play a role in shaping the future development of the School. We welcome applications from candidates working in any area of law.

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to the School's research, teaching and external engagement activities and will play an important role in supporting Aston Law School's strategic aspirations.

You will develop and deliver high-quality research, publish in leading academic outlets, contribute to curriculum development and enhancement, and provide an excellent learning experience for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will also engage with external stakeholders and contribute to activities that enhance the impact and visibility of the School's work.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to academic leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, doctoral supervision and the continued development of our research and teaching environment.

Appointments will be made at Senior Lecturer or Reader level depending on experience, achievements and evidence of academic leadership.

Candidates appointed at Reader level will be expected to demonstrate a substantial record of internationally recognised research, research leadership and wider contribution within their discipline.

For any informal enquiries, please contact Dr Kristie Thomas (Head of Aston Law School) k.thomas5@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 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: 03 Sep 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum

We are looking for an academic of international standing who will provide influence in commercial law research, teaching and external engagement. The successful candidate will have a strong publication record, a track record of securing research funding, and experience of doctoral supervision. Applications are welcomed from candidates working across commercial law and related fields.

Located in the heart of Birmingham, Aston Law School offers a supportive, ambitious, collegial environment with a strong commitment to research excellence, employability and impactful legal education.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of commercial law scholarship while building on the legacy of one of Aston Law School's most influential academic leaders.

Informal enquiries: Dr Kristie Thomas, Head of Aston Law School – k.thomas5@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 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 meet the criteria for endorsement under the ‘Endorsed Funder’ route of the Global Talent visa. The Global Talent visa route is available for talented and promising academics, researchers and specialists who are working in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences or the humanities. Please see the published Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £67,280 to £104,712 per annum

The project focuses on the development of next-generation materials for specialised engineering environments. Bringing together expertise in materials science, polymer engineering and civil engineering, the research aims to develop innovative material technologies that contribute to the durability, sustainability and resilience of future infrastructure systems.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team spanning Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering and will play a leading role in the design, synthesis and evaluation of advanced hydrated materials with tailored physical, chemical and mechanical properties.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated researcher to work at the interface of materials science and engineering while contributing to a growing interdisciplinary research programme with significant potential for future development.

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: 09 Aug 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum

We’re excited to share a new part-time opportunity (2 days per week) to join our Centre of Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net²Zero CDT) as a Laboratory Technician, based at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI).

This flexible role is perfect for people who enjoy working with advanced analytical equipment, are passionate for training researchers, and want to contribute to sustainability initiatives across multiple labs. It’s a great chance to:

• Develop technical skills
• Support and train postgraduate researchers in lab techniques
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners across the Net²Zero consortium

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise – to support your professional development or to explore a new direction, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills while staying in your current post (please discuss with your line manager if your current working hours would need to be reduced).

This is a part-time position (0.4 FTE, equivalent to 2 days per week). We welcome discussions around flexible working arrangements and will work with the successful candidate to agree a suitable working pattern.

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.

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: 21 Aug 2026

Unit: Technical

Salary: £31,236 per annum (pro-rata)