Are you an ambitious postdoctoral researcher ready to shape the next breakthrough in your discipline? Aston University in the United Kingdom has officially launched the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships 2025, offering up to 10 prestigious tenure-track research fellowships for scholars from around the world and the opportunity to get full-time jobs in UK.

This exciting initiative, aligned with Aston’s 2030 Research Strategy, aims to recruit talented individuals ready to tackle real-world challenges and generate global impact across business, science, engineering, medicine, and social research.

Vice-Chancellor’s Prize Fellowships – Overview

  • Host Country: United Kingdom
  • University: Aston University
  • Location: Birmingham, UK
  • Position: Research Fellow (Tenure-Track)
  • Grade & Salary: Grade 8–9 | £38,249 to £55,755 per annum
  • Contract Type: Full-Time | Fixed-Term (3 Years)
  • Start Date: 1 September 2025
  • Tenure Eligibility: Permanent academic contract from 1 September 2028 (subject to progress)
  • Application Deadline: 22 June 2025 (23:59 BST)

What Makes This Postdoctoral Fellowship Unique?

  • Tenure-track pathway to a permanent academic post
  • Work within Aston’s Centres of Research Excellence and Interdisciplinary Institutes
  • Research aligned with the REF2029 vision and Aston 2030 Strategy
  • Mentoring, bespoke training, and leadership development
  • State-of-the-art research facilities and a collaborative environment
  • Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for international applicants

Available UK Research Fellowship Tracks

You can apply through one of the following academic colleges:

1. College of Business and Social Sciences

Fields include:

  • Business & Management
  • Law
  • Social Sciences
  • English, Linguistics, and History
  • Interdisciplinary Research in Humanities & Policy

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2. College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Fields include:

  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Physical Sciences

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3. College of Health and Life Sciences

Fields include:

  • Biosciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Psychology
  • Public and Applied Health

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Who Should Apply for Postdoctoral Fellowships?

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a PhD by the application deadline
  • Have an excellent track record of research relevant to their discipline and career stage
  • Demonstrate the potential to lead research, develop collaborations, and attract funding
  • Contribute to Aston’s strategic research priorities and interdisciplinary ambitions
  • Be committed to equality, diversity, and impact-driven science

Applications from clinical practitioners are welcomed. Fractional contracts are available to balance academic and clinical responsibilities.

How to Apply?

All applicants must apply online via the official Aston University jobs portal.

Step 1: Visit the official Aston University career portal

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Step 2: Choose the Research Fellow Program based on your interest and research field

Step 3: Follow the application process for each position

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Benefits of the Fellowship

  • Customised training & professional development
  • Generous annual leave: 30 days + 13 bank holidays/university closure days
  • On-campus gym & sports facilities with staff discounts
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Family-friendly policies and flexible working options
  • Competitive salary progression and promotion support

Join Aston and Power the Next Breakthrough

This is your chance to join a dynamic, research-driven UK university where innovation, inclusivity, and impact come together to transform society. If you’re ready to shape the future, Aston University is ready to support your journey.

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Muhammad Usman

Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science (formally Tokyo Tech).

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