Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Lecturer in Electrical and Engineering
School of Engineering & Innovation
Aston University – Main Campus

Salary: £40,247 to £55,295 per annum
Grade: Grade 08 to Grade 09
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23:59 GMT on Sunday 02 March 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0025-25
Release Date: Friday 31 January 2025

About the Role:
Aston University’s Department of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering is inviting applications for the position of Lecturer in Electrical and Engineering. The successful candidate will be research-active and contribute to advancing knowledge in fields such as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control, navigation, remote sensing, multi-vehicle mission planning, drone communication for traffic control, wireless sensor networks (WSN), and/or light detection and ranging (LiDAR).

In addition, applicants should possess a passion for student-centered teaching, with experience in delivering courses on embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), microcontroller programming, VHDL (Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language), and digital system design using FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays).

Key Requirements:

• A first degree and PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• A formal teaching qualification (such as a PGCHE) and/or FHEA (or willingness to obtain these once in post).
• Experience teaching and assessing students through various formats, including lectures, tutorials, and individual projects, with evidence of positive student feedback.
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments (VLE) like Blackboard or Moodle is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Develop teaching materials and deliver lectures and tutorials.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Act as a personal tutor and contribute to the pastoral care of students.
• Participate in departmental activities such as open days, outreach, and leadership roles where applicable.

Additional Information:

• Applicants are invited to specify if they are interested in part-time work in their application.
• Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Ricardo Sodré (j.sodre@aston.ac.uk) or Dr. Ian Phillips (i.phillips@aston.ac.uk).
• This role is likely to meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa. Please refer to the Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker Visa.

Aston University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all communities and actively support flexible working arrangements. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss available flexible working options.

If you require the job details or application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

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