Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships
Aston University
Join Aston University through the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships
Big ideas. Bold action. Transformational research – powered by people and place.
At Aston, our research is driven by a clear purpose: to tackle the world’s most pressing societal and global challenges. Underpinning this commitment is our ambitious Aston 2030 Strategy, which involve investing in talent, expanding our research capacity, and building on our strengths as a global, dual-intensive university.
We are proud to launch the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships – a prestigious new initiative that celebrates research excellence and supports growth in our strategically important areas.
Up to 10 Tenure-Track Research Fellowships are available at Grade 8 or Grade 9, depending on experience and track record. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your research profile, establish your independence, and contribute to internationally recognised research teams.
You will have a strong track record in an area closely-aligned to our centres of excellence and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a strong pathway towards research independence.
The posts are available for a fixed term of three years from 1st September 2025. Subject to progress, a permanent academic contract will be available from 1st September 2028.
There are three routes to applying, dependent on your disciplinary area:
- College of Business and Social Sciences - areas include business and management, law, social sciences, English, linguistics, history, or related interdisciplinary research.
- College of Engineering and Physical Sciences - areas includes engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physical sciences.
- College of Health and Life Sciences - areas include biosciences, psychology, pharmacy, medicine, optometry, applied health and health-related disciplines.
Please see below for full details.
Available roles:- Vice-Chancellor's Prize Fellow - College of Business and Social Sciences- https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0306-25
- Vice-Chancellor's Prize Fellow - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences - https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0308-25
- Vice-Chancellor's Prize Fellow - College of Health and Life Sciences - https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0307-25
Closing Dates: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 22 June 2025
At Aston, breakthroughs don’t happen by accident – they’re powered by people with bold ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and a drive to make a difference.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative environment where your research can spark new thinking, tackle real-world challenges, and create lasting impact.
Together, we’ll deliver the next generation of Aston Breakthroughs – and help change the world for the better.
We believe research should be:
- Inclusive – diverse thinking shapes who we are, what we do, and who we do it for. We’re proud to support a vibrant, inclusive research community where brilliant minds from all backgrounds thrive.
- Entrepreneurial – our researchers take bold action to solve challenges that matter. With a hands-on approach and creative problem solving, we explore new ideas and pursue impact through industry, policy, and community collaboration.
- Transformational – we create innovative solutions that drive meaningful change – locally, regionally, and globally.
| Location: | Aston University |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,249 to £55,755 Grade 08 to Grade 09 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term |
| Placed On: | 29th May 2025 |
| Closes: | 22nd June 2025 |
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