Research Excellence Professor (Visiting)

Visiting Research Excellence Professor (Part-Time)

Aston Business School, Aston University – UK

Aston University is inviting applications for Visiting Research Excellence Professor positions at Aston Business School, as part of its strategic commitment to advancing world-class business and management research.

These senior-level, part-time appointments are designed to attract internationally recognised scholars who can make an immediate and substantive contribution to research excellence, mentoring, and collaborative publication pipelines.

Position Overview

Role Purpose

The role supports Aston Business School’s ambition to strengthen its position as a leading UK institution for business and management research. Appointees will contribute through:

• Internationally leading journal publications

• Research mentoring and development activities

• Collaborative research with ABS faculty

• Strengthening research culture and output quality

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality journal publications (AJG 4 / 4* or equivalent), with Aston Business School listed as an affiliated institution

• Collaborate with early-career and mid-career researchers

• Participate in writing retreats, workshops, and manuscript development sessions

• Support sustainable research pipelines and co-authored outputs

• Undertake at least one on-campus visit during the contract period

Eligibility & Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Desirable

• Editorial board roles

• Research awards or invited keynotes

• Leadership in academic associations

Important Dates

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only via the official Aston University recruitment portal:

🔗 Apply here: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/jobs

Required documents:

• Completed application form

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

📩 Recruitment queries: recruitment@aston.ac.uk
📩 Role-specific queries: Prof. Ali Bigdeli (Associate Dean – Research & Enterprise), a.bigdeli@aston.ac.uk

Equality, Inclusion & Flexible Working

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusion, academic freedom, and flexible working arrangements. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and international candidates are encouraged to review UK visa eligibility requirements.