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: 07 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

We now offer a new 2-year fixed term post for a Lecturer in the Health Leadership programme that runs by Aston Medical School. Students who choose this thread graduate with a PG Certificate in Health Leadership. The post offers an exciting opportunity for those seeking a career within health and management, and applicants may have a background in clinical medicine or a relevant academic discipline.  

Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional team and guided by the Health Leadership (HL) Programme Director, the postholder will lead one of the modules, take responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the HL programme and contribute to the teaching, assessment and curriculum development across the programme.  

There are excellent opportunities for professional development. Post holders will be expected and supported to undertake the PG Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Higher Education provided by Aston University, and there will be opportunities for collaborative scholarship projects. 

It is essential that applicants have a passion for supporting undergraduate healthcare and medical education and an enthusiasm for cross-discipline working with colleagues in the University and NHS.

Please submit an online application and upload your CV.

We encourage informal discussion of the post with the Health Leadership Programme Director  Dr Maged Nessim and the Director of Medical Education/ Phase 2 Lead before interview. To arrange this please contact:

Mrs Janet Drury Tel +44(0) 121 204 4585 or Email j.m.drury@aston.ac.uk .

Interview date to be confirmed.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.

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 

Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via recruitment@aston.ac.uk

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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: 13 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

The post holder will join the Microbial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing group as part of the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University. The role will focus on developing circular bioprocesses to valorise biogenic food-waste streams, into medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers and co-products. These materials will be used to formulate and characterise bio-based sustainable packaging materials.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD qualification, or be close to completion of a relevant PhD, in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, microbiology, industrial biotechnology, or a related discipline.

Essential hands-on skills include experience in microbial cultivation, molecular biology, bioprocess development and bioinformatics. Experience in hybrid chemical-biological conversion of waste-derived feedstocks would be valuable.

Strong organizational, communication and collaborative working skills are important, as the post holder will work within a multidisciplinary consortium involving academic and industrial partners. Knowledge of laboratory safety, good research practice and data management is essential. The ability to quickly develop new technical expertise, work across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to project milestones and deliverables within tight deadlines is highly desirable.

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Dr Alfred Fernandez-Castane at a.fernandez-castane1@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 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £39,906 per annum

Applications are invited for a part-time Industry Professorial Fellow in Artificial Intelligence for Photonics.

The Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) is an internationally recognised centre for photonics research, pursuing a diverse portfolio of work at the cutting edge of high-speed optical transmission, signal processing, nonlinear photonics, lasers, bio- and medical photonics, optical sensing, and AI and machine learning in photonics. AIPT maintains strong collaborations with industrial partners and academic institutions worldwide. The Institute has recently expanded its activity in machine learning applications and is now seeking an outstanding expert in AI and machine learning to join this growing area.

The successful applicant will focus on AI and machine learning research within AIPT, while contributing to the supervision and mentoring of PhD students. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AI and machine learning, an internationally recognised research profile, and experience in applications relevant to optical communications and/or industry. They will be expected to make significant academic contributions, generate industrial impact, and support the development and supervision of postgraduate researchers.

The postholder will develop a new research programme aligned with AIPT’s existing strengths, identifying synergies and collaborative opportunities across research groups, while also exploring new areas of research and emerging technologies.

We are looking for candidates with a strong track record in:

• high-quality international publications
 • invited and keynote presentations at leading conferences
 • productive collaboration between industry and academia
 • successful research partnerships
 • supervision of PhD students and/or early career researchers
 • leadership and management within academic or industrial environments

The successful candidate will demonstrate clear potential to secure external funding to support the long-term sustainability of this post. Informal enquiries can be made to the Director of AIPT, Professor Sergei Turitsyn (s.k.turitsyn@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.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 31 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: 05 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

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

Aston Business School is triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) and is one of the leading business schools in the UK for academic research, excellent teaching, and impactful business engagement.

The Department of Economics and International Business (EIB) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in International Business to contribute to our growing research, teaching, and business engagement activities. The department specialises in teaching and research across the broad field of international business and is home to the Centre for Business Prosperity, which undertakes internationally recognised research on contemporary issues affecting firms, industries, and economies.

We have a thriving culture of scholarship, research excellence, and business engagement, with a strong reputation for producing rigorous, relevant, and entrepreneurial research. We actively support participation in international research projects, conference activities, innovative teaching initiatives, doctoral supervision, and engagement with external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in international business and related areas. We are particularly interested in individuals who can contribute to and strengthen our existing research profile while supporting high-quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programmes.

Candidates should possess:

• A good first degree.
• A doctorate, or be near completion of a doctorate, in International Business or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of an established or emerging research trajectory with the potential to publish in leading international journals.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and student experience.
• An interest in engaging with businesses, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.

We are looking for colleagues who are collaborative, ambitious, and enthusiastic about contributing to the continued success of the department and Aston Business School.

The appointment will be made at Lecturer (Grade 8), depending on qualifications and experience. The post is available from the 2026–27 academic year or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Surender Munjal, Head of the Department of Economics and International Business, at S.Munjal@Aston.ac.uk.

Professor Munjal and colleagues from the department will also be available for informal conversations with prospective applicants during the Academy of International Business (AIB) Conference in Manchester, taking place from 30 June to 3 July 2026.

Aston University offers an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, excellent professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, discounted sports facilities, and support for international applicants.

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: 05 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

This role will contribute to the delivery of the CIRCARB programme, a national-scale research initiative focused on defossilising industrial materials by substituting fossil-derived carbon with biogenic and captured CO₂ feedstocks. CIRCARB integrates material innovation with system-level modelling, lifecycle assessment, and policy alignment to enable a circular carbon economy. 

The postdoctoral researcher will primarily conduct research on the workstream on circular carbon feedstocks & end-of-life recovery, developing spatially explicit models of feedstock availability, logistics optimisation, and circular resource flows across the UK. 

In parallel, the role will contribute to economic development work within the Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub, supporting the translation of research into regional economic opportunities, commercial pathways, and policy-relevant insights. This includes linking bioenergy innovation to regional growth, job creation, and investment pipelines.

The postholder will be based within the Systems Research Group at the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University and will work across interdisciplinary teams spanning geospatial modelling and sustainability assessment.

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 Jun 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £39,906 per annum

You will contribute to two projects: Scaling Inclusive Mobility from Campus to City and Beyond (funded through the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account at Aston University) and Development of a Digital Twin and AI-Enabled Walkway Monitoring System (funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, South Korea). Together, these projects aim to better understand accessibility barriers and develop practical technologies that support safer and more independent mobility.

You will support the design, delivery, and evaluation of research activities, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, workshops, user trials and public engagement events. The role also involves assisting with the development and testing of AR navigation tools and digital twin technologies, analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and contributing to reports, academic publications, conference presentations, and project dissemination activities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to research that shapes accessible transport solutions at local, national and international levels, while gaining experience in inclusive design and emerging technologies. The projects are delivered in collaboration with LBSTech and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, providing valuable international exposure. You will also gain hands on experience with tools such as AR based navigation and the Birmingham Digital Twin.

Please note, this role also offers the option to work part-time until July 2028.

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: 30 Jun 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £33,951 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to play a central role in supporting the delivery of this nationally significant four-year programme. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and a wide stakeholder community, you will lead on the coordination, governance and day-to-day management of the programme.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of seven interlinked work packages across three institutions, ensuring activities remain on track and aligned with programme objectives. You will develop and maintain project plans, risk registers and milestone tracking processes, and take responsibility for preparing high-quality progress and financial reports for EPSRC. You will also support the organisation of governance meetings, including Steering Committees and advisory groups, and contribute to dissemination activities such as policy briefs, the programme website and annual reporting.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience
• A strong track record of managing complex, multi-partner projects, ideally within a research or innovation environment
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience of financial monitoring and reporting
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive ways of working

This is a full-time post, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work on a part-time or flexible basis.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a 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 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.

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 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £33,951 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the flagship SmartChar programme, a five-year, EPSRC funded research programme focused on developing self-sensing, low-carbon concrete infrastructure through the integration of biochar materials, advanced fibre optic sensing, and digital technologies.

This role focuses on the development of Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) systems embedded within concrete, enabling infrastructure to monitor its own condition in real time. The position combines sensor development, optical interrogation (e.g. OFDR), and data analytics, contributing to the creation of intelligent systems for structural health monitoring and digital twin applications.

You will work closely with colleagues across photonics, civil engineering and data science, alongside the wider programme team and its industrial partners, contributing to a collaborative and supportive research environment.

Subject to satisfactory performance, salary progression within the grade banding may apply following an initial period in post.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a 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 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: 03 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the flagship SmartChar programme, a five-year, EPSRC funded research programme focused on developing self-sensing, low-carbon concrete infrastructure through the integration of biochar materials, advanced fibre optic sensing, and digital technologies.

This role focuses on the assessment, optimisation and advanced characterisation of biomass-derived biochar and biochar production technologies for use in low-carbon concrete, as well as wider biochar applications in civil and environmental engineering. The postholder will help establish the material and process foundation for the programme by investigating how feedstock type, pyrolysis technology, reactor configuration, process conditions and resulting biochar properties influence performance in construction-related applications.

The position combines biochar production and process optimisation, pilot-scale pyrolysis trials, reactor system comparison, mass and energy balance assessment, emissions/yield evaluation and advanced material characterisation. This will include working with rotary kiln and auger pyrolysis systems, generating process datasets, and applying characterisation techniques such as TGA/DSC, FTIR, BET and XRD, alongside functional testing such as water holding capacity, hydrophobicity and thermal behaviour.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in Aston’s EBRI, AIPT, Department of Civil Engineering and the wider programme team and its industrial partners.

Subject to satisfactory performance, salary progression within the grade banding may apply following an initial period in post.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a 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 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: 02 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 per annum

The successful candidate will bring a strong and internationally recognised profile in research, alongside a collaborative and engaging approach to leadership and partnership working. A track record of translating research into meaningful impact will be important, whether through policy influence, industry collaboration, commercial activity, or real-world application. Experience of securing external funding from sources such as UKRI, Horizon Europe, Innovate UK and industry partners will also be valued.

The role will lead the development of an ambitious and inclusive research vision that supports EBRI’s long-term goals and fully harnesses the strengths of its people, partnerships and facilities. Working collaboratively across disciplines, the post will encourage integrative approaches that bring together experimental research, modelling and systems thinking. There will be opportunities to foster and lead major collaborative initiatives with academic, government, civic and industry partners in the UK and internationally, as well as to bring people together across engineering and the wider energy research community to strengthen connections and maximise impact.

EBRI offers an excellent environment for this work, with access to facilities such as the Wolfson Centre for Low Carbon Hydrogen and a supportive, interdisciplinary community delivering innovative programmes aligned to national and global sustainable energy priorities.

A key aspect of the role will be contributing to Aston’s global reputation for applied research, partnership working and inclusive innovation. This will include supporting the development of high-performing and supportive teams, contributing to research-informed teaching, and helping to attract, mentor and develop talented staff and doctoral researchers.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a 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 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: 20 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £67,280 to £104,712 per annum

The Operations and Service Management Department (OSM) specialises in teaching and researching across all areas of service, production, systems, and project management and has three research centres: Advanced Services, Circular Economy, and Crises Management.

We have a thriving teaching and scholarship, research and business engagement culture in the OSM Department, which has a strong reputation for being rigorous, relevant and entrepreneurial. We support participation in international research projects, conferences, teaching innovations and supervision of PhD/DBAs, and we encourage business engagement and corporate client opportunities.

As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking inspirational and highly motivated individuals to contribute to the development of the Department’s research, teaching and scholarship activities. We are currently looking for a project management specialist with project management qualifications and or experience in areas that include information technology design and implementation, new product and service development, construction, complex systems, innovation and organisational change. We are keen to discuss new ideas to strengthen our research, complement our business support provision and support our teaching and learning activities.

You will have a relevant first degree in a subject such as IS/ICT, technology, innovation, engineering management, new product development, or equivalent, as well as a higher research degree in a relevant academic discipline (e.g. project management, circular economy / low carbon, service delivery, humanitarian relief, digitalisation or systems thinking). You must also be able to demonstrate an established or emerging path of research with links to teaching and learning, and engagement with external stakeholders. We are looking for people with a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude who are or near to publishing in top tier academic journals.

This post is being offered as a Lecturer in Operations Management specializing in Project Management. You are likely to be appointed to Lecturer Grade 8 depending on your skills and experience. The post is available to start as soon as possible in time for the academic year 2026-2027.

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: 05 Jul 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the flagship SmartChar programme, a five-year, EPSRC funded research programme focused on developing self-sensing, low-carbon concrete infrastructure through the integration of biochar materials, advanced fibre optic sensing, and digital technologies.

This role focuses on understanding and optimising the performance of biochar-enhanced concrete. The successful candidate will contribute to WP2: Biochar-Concrete Interaction and Performance, which forms the scientific core of SmartChar.

You will undertake experimental materials research, advanced characterisation, and performance evaluation, generating robust datasets to support digital modelling, lifecycle assessment and standards development. Working closely with the wider programme team and industrial partners, you will help ensure that materials developed are scalable, reliable and suitable for real-world application.

Subject to satisfactory performance, salary progression within the grade banding may apply following an initial period in post.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a 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 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: 24 Jun 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,064 per annum

You will join an established and collaborative team within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, working under the guidance of Professor Andrew Ellis. The role involves carrying out research in purpose-built photonics facilities at Aston University. With the support of network-level simulations, you will contribute to the development of a network demonstration testbed optimised for tuneable laser-based switching. This will include the use of recirculating configurations to emulate large-scale networks exceeding 1,000 nodes. The role will also involve addressing integration challenges to enable appropriately buffered real-world data traces to be transmitted across the network, demonstrating the capabilities of optically routed interconnects.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong track record in at least two of the following areas: the use of fast tuneable lasers in digital signal processing for high-capacity optical communications; the development of recirculating loop-based optical communications testbeds; and the use of optical frequency combs or fast tuneable lasers in high-capacity communication systems. The ability to learn new techniques quickly is highly desirable, and further training will be provided as required.

Candidates with a highly relevant first degree or with relevant industrial experience will be considered for appointment at Grade 7 for a period of up to 36 months. Candidates with experience meriting a higher grade, such as a relevant PhD are welcome to indicate a desire to be considered for appointment at Grade 8 for a period of up to 30 months. 

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Professor Andrew Ellis, andrew.ellis@aston.ac.uk. 

Aston University is a 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 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: 28 Jun 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £31,236 to £42,254 per annum

You will join an established and collaborative team within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, working under the guidance of Professor Andrew Ellis. The role involves carrying out research in purpose-built photonics facilities at Aston University. With the support of network-level simulations, you will contribute to the development of a network demonstration testbed optimised for tuneable laser-based switching. This will include the use of recirculating configurations to emulate large-scale networks exceeding 1,000 nodes. The role will also involve addressing integration challenges to enable appropriately buffered real-world data traces to be transmitted across the network, demonstrating the capabilities of optically routed interconnects.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong track record in at least three of: the use of fast tuneable lasers in high-capacity communication systems, the use of optical frequency combs to enhance performance of high-capacity communication systems, the development of recirculating loop based optical communications testbeds, low latency applications of FPGAs on a sub ns timescale, digital signal processing in high-capacity optical communications. An ability to learn new techniques quickly is highly desirable and additional training will be given as needed.

Candidates with a highly relevant first degree or with relevant industrial experience will be considered for appointment at Grade 7 for a period of up to 36 months. Candidates with experience meriting a higher grade, such as a relevant PhD are welcome to indicate a desire to be considered for appointment at Grade 8 for a period of up to 30 months. 

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Professor Andrew Ellis, andrew.ellis@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.
• 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: 28 Jun 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £38,784 to £42,254 per annum