Lecturer in Mechatronics and Aerospace Engineering

Aston University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

From GBP 41,064 up to GBP 56,535 per year

Aston University is seeking a talented and motivated Lecturer to join the Department of Mechatronics, Biomedical and Design Engineering within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This appointment supports our 2030 strategy, focused on being Inclusive, Entrepreneurial and Transformational, and will play a central role in advancing our capabilities in mechatronics and aerospace engineering.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching and academic citizenship across the Department. You will enhance our strengths in robotics, avionics and control, supported by dedicated facilities including a Mechatronics Laboratory, UAV and Drone Flying Zone and a wind tunnel.

You will develop high‑quality research aligned with College priorities, pursue external funding, publish impactful outputs and supervise research students. At Grade 9, an established international research record and evidence of securing research income are expected.

You will teach across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to curriculum development and support high‑quality student learning through innovative and practice‑based approaches. You will play an active role in the launch and delivery of the new BEng Aerospace Engineering programme, including the development of hardware‑in‑the‑loop demonstrators.

In addition, you will contribute to departmental administration, student support, outreach and industry engagement, promoting the University’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

You will hold an undergraduate degree and a PhD in Aerospace, Control, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline). You will have experience in higher‑education teaching and a developing or established research profile.

We welcome applicants with expertise in:

• Control engineering of aerospace systems;
• Autopilots and fly‑by‑wire systems;
• UAV control, sensing, communication, navigation, tracking and route planning.

Skills in ROS, Java, Python, MATLAB, C++, digital twins and/or cybersecurity are desirable.