The Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics is the leading hub for forensic linguistics worldwide. Set up as the Centre for Forensic Linguistics in 2008 by Malcolm Coulthard, it was expanded into a research institute with investment from Research England in 2019.
Our research is innovative, applied, interdisciplinary and impactful. In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, our members teach on the Aston MA in Forensic Linguistics, a programme that consistently enables graduates to secure careers in policing, intelligence analysis and related fields. We also run CPD courses and provide investigative assistance and expert evidence in criminal and civil cases.
Our diverse efforts are united by a common goal - improving the delivery of justice through the analysis of language.
We are looking internally to AIFL for someone to take on the role of Associate Deputy Director and Research Support to Dr Nicci MacLeod while she completes her project Talking Rape: Operation Soteria and the Police Interview, funded by a Leverhulme Fellowship.
The successful candidate will support Dr Nicci MacLeod with her current Deputy Director responsibilities (0.35 fte) and also support with her allocated AIFL research time (0.4 fte), which may include producing literature summaries, assisting with conference presentation preparation, and assisting with drafting publications.
What we offer:
Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has 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 availableFurther information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.The salary being offered for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. For candidates who do not already have a Skilled Worker visa, it is unlikely that Aston University will be able to offer sponsorship under this route. Please click here to see the Home Office guidance for more information.
If you are already in the UK with an existing Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa, please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk to discuss if the role will meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Closing Date: 24 Jun 2025
Unit: Teaching & Research
Salary: £38,249 per annum (pro-rata)