Director of The Aston Institute for Urban Technologies and Environment
- Employer
- ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 24 Apr 2019
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- Job Type
- Senior Management & Heads of Department, Directors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Details
Engineering & Applied Science
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Competitive
Contract Type: Continuing
Basis: Part Time (or Full Time)
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 24 April 2019
Interview Date: Thursday 09 May 2019
The School of Engineering and Applied Science is consistently ranked highly in the UK for engineering-related disciplines. Our research is diverse, multidisciplinary in nature and designed to promote solutions to practical problems. The Aston Institute for Urban Technologies and Environment will draw on expertise across the School in order to address current and future urban environment challenges including areas such as: Smart Energy Grids; Assisted Living; Smart Health; Smart Mobility and Transport Systems; Intelligent Buildings; Urban Planning; Smart Governance.
As founding Director of ASTUTE you will be supported by the School’s Senior Management Team to develop an exciting plan for establishing the Institute and developing links with the region and beyond. Our aim is for ASTUTE to be interdisciplinary both within the School and across Aston University, therefore you will be able to demonstrate leadership, management, communication skills and impact in cross-disciplinary projects; and how current and future urban environment challenges can draw on expertise including (but not limited to): System Analytics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematical Analysis, Logistics and Engineering Management, Communications and Sensors, Photonics, and Renewable Energy.
We particularly welcome applicants with an established track record aligned with urban technologies from academic, government and industry backgrounds.
Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/, recognized recently by a prestigious Silver Award to EAS. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere”.
Company
Our Mission
To be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.
Our Vision
In 2020 Aston will have an international reputation as the source of the people and the ideas that will shape the businesses and the communities of tomorrow.
We will be:
- Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world
- Exceptional in terms of our worldwide reputation for graduate employability – as a result of innovative teaching and placement opportunities
- Recognised for excellence in research that delivers real solutions for local and global challenges, develops research leaders and provides the foundations for new businesses
- Focused on the needs of business and the professions, with courses and research that build on our strengths
- Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
- Delivering our research and teaching in collaboration with international partners and innovative businesses
- A university with sustainability at the core of all we do, meeting world-class standards for environmental performance
- A welcoming community that is a great place to work and study.
Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research
2020 Strategy
With its focus on the application of knowledge for economic and social benefit, Aston University has a distinct mission that sets it apart.
Going forward to 2020, Aston must maintain its responsiveness to the needs of a changing world whilst remaining true to a distinctive, original purpose. Our strategy sets out aims and goals to ensure we are even more distinctive within a crowded and increasingly competitive environment.
Divided into eight categories, the strategy states Aston’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, widening participation, producing research with real-world impact, building strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and equipping our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.
- Telephone
- +(44)01212043000
- Location
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ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
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