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

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

 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

 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

This position is embedded within the vibrant, collaborative environment of the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME). AIME is a first-of-its-kind institute that synergistically combines world-leading expertise in membrane biology and novel polymer chemistries. 

In this highly collaborative project, the successful candidate will combine cell-free methodologies to track mammalian membrane protein synthesis on ribosomes, using DMP to visualise membrane protein insertion, folding, and assembly within artificial lipid bilayers which mimic mammalian lipid composition. 

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in membrane biology protein and lipid biochemistry, or microscopy and image analysis, and a passion for applying multidisciplinary methods to understand de novo membrane protein folding. The ability to rapidly learn new techniques is highly desirable, and enthusiasm for working across disciplinary boundaries is essential. Full training will be provided where needed. Prior experience in independently driving research projects on a day‑to‑day basis is required.

Applicants who have recently submitted their PhD and are awaiting award are welcome to apply.

This is a 22‑month fixed‑term post, commencing in January 2027.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your motivation for applying.

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 

For further information, please contact Dr Grant Pellowe (g.pellowe@aston.ac.uk) or Dr Manish Singh Kushwah (m.kushwah@aston.ac.uk) 

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 Nov 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 to £46,970

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