Aston AI Fellow (Aston Business School)

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is offering up to four postdoctoral research fellowships in Artificial Intelligence. The role includes conducting high-impact research aligned with enterprise challenges and collaborating with industry partners, including Capgemini. Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong track record in research. This opportunity is part of a strategic partnership focused on responsible AI application. The position includes generous leave, training opportunities, and potential visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

Discounts to various activities and retailers

On-site gym and pool membership

Qualifications

• Strong research track record relative to career stage.
• Reputation for internationally excellent or world-leading research.
• Potential to provide leadership within research group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research on enterprise challenges.
• Develop innovative projects in collaboration with Capgemini experts.
• Represent research at national and international levels.

Skills

Research excellence

Collaboration

Leadership

Teaching ability

Education

PhD

Job description

Overview

As part of our Aston 2030 Strategy, we are investing in four new postdoctoral research fellowships in Artificial Intelligence. These roles bridge cutting-edge AI research with responsible, practical application to real-world enterprise challenges, in partnership with Capgemini and our wider industry ecosystem.

As an Aston AI Fellow within Aston Business School, you will be a founding member of the Aston–Capgemini Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI. The Centre is a strategic partnership focused on moving beyond theoretical AI to deliver impact in business and society. Fellows will conduct high-impact research on enterprise challenges such as responsible adoption of AI, business transformation, governance, and value creation. Working with the Centre Director, Capgemini experts, and industry partners, you will co-create solutions with tangible benefits for organisations and society.

The Fellowships support Aston’s commitment to transformative research by nurturing the research leaders of tomorrow. You will have the freedom to develop innovative projects, collaborate across disciplines, and establish yourself as a respected researcher with international reach.

Roles and selection

We are offering up to four fellowships at the Grade 8 or 9 level (depending on experience) for a fixed term of three years. Fellowships will provide successful candidates with the opportunity to excel as excellent self-directed researchers, develop innovative and distinctive research projects, foster collaboration within their research teams and across the institution, and establish themselves as respected figures in their fields.

Selection will be based on:

• Excellence in research aligned with Aston’s AI strengths
• Potential to deliver world-leading outputs for REF2029
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead, and achieve impact
• Ability and willingness to teach

Eligibility and expectations

To apply for the role, you must hold a PhD by the closing date. You should demonstrate a strong research track record relative to your career stage and discipline. You are expected to have a reputation for internationally excellent or world-leading research, appropriate to your career stage, and show the potential to provide leadership within your research group and contribute across the institution. You should also have the drive to represent your research at national and international levels.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Enterprise AI while developing your independent research career.

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, with 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