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All vacancies within Department of Computer Science
There are currently 3 vacancies within Department of Computer Science:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Deputy HR Manager | June 9, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum pro rata for part-time (discretionary range up to £51,059) inclusive of Oxford University weighting |
| Research Associate on Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems | June 30, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum |
| Facilities Support Technician | July 1, 2025, noon | Grade 4: £27,838-£31,459 per annum pro rata (discretionary range up to £34,046) pro-rata |
Acting Deputy HR Manager
Closes: June 9, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum pro rata for part-time (discretionary range up to £51,059) inclusive of Oxford University weighting
<div> <p></p><div>We’re looking for a skilled and confident HR professional to join a world-class department and step into a key leadership position in our busy HR team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As Acting Deputy HR Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day delivery of HR operations across the Department of Computer Science. You’ll line manage the HR Officers, Assistants and Apprentice, and formally deputise for the HR Manager—supporting a broad range of activities including recruitment, employee relations, staff data, and compliance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a fixed-term role to cover a period of absence, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible. We are also happy to consider secondments from within the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Working in a fast-paced academic setting, you'll need to be ready to hit the ground running and deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service to a wide range of staff and managers.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must be able to start no later than 1 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You’ll be an experienced HR generalist with strong operational knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident advising on employment law and HR policy, comfortable handling complex casework, and experienced in leading or supervising HR staff.</div><br> <div>You’ll bring:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it)</li><br> <li>Experience managing HR operations in a large, complex organisation</li><br> <li>Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law</li><br> <li>Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently</li><br> <li>Experience using HRIS systems (preferably PeopleXD/CoreHR)</li><br> </ul><br> <div>It would be great if you also have:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>HR experience in Higher Education or at the University of Oxford</li><br> <li>Familiarity with Athena SWAN, Teamseer, or PanOp</li><br> <li>Graduate or Chartered CIPD membership</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave</div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are <strong>clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight</strong> will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 9 June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 June 2025 and will be face to face.</div> </div>Research Associate on Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems
Closes: June 30, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are excited to offer this Research Associate position at the University of Oxford, under the supervision of Professor Stefan Kiefer. The post holder will be a member of a project team of <em>Automated Verification</em> theme in the Department of Computer Science and a research group with responsibility for carrying out research on the robustness (continuity) of equivalences in probabilistic systems. This is part of an EPSRC-funded project on <em>Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems</em>. The post holder will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Stefan Kiefer, but also with other members of a team, including a PhD (DPhil) student and an external collaborator, Prof Franck van Breugel (York University, Toronto).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is essential that successful candidate would hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or being close to completion in the relevant field together with relevant experience. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role requires a minimum of 2 days per week on-site, with flexible arrangements possible based on work requirements, such as in-person meeting attendance, and project timelines.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time jobs)</div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are <strong>clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight</strong> will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is noon on 30th June 2025.</strong> Interviews are expected to be held in July.</div> </div>Facilities Support Technician
Closes: July 1, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 4: £27,838-£31,459 per annum pro rata (discretionary range up to £34,046) pro-rata
<div> <p></p><div>Join a world-class department and help keep our spaces running smoothly.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department of Computer Science is seeking a proactive and hands-on Facilities Assistant to help support the smooth day-to-day running of our buildings and facilities. Working across multiple sites in central Oxford, you’ll be a vital part of the team that ensures staff, students, and visitors experience a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>From setting up lecture rooms and events, to handling small repairs and working with contractors, this role is as practical as it is people-focused. You'll be supporting operations in a dynamic, fast-paced academic setting where no two days are the same.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a visible and valued role for someone who takes pride in practical work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to high standards of service and safety.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You’ll be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, stays organised under pressure, and takes ownership of tasks from start to finish. You’ll be comfortable engaging with building users and contractors alike, and you’ll have a practical mindset with a good grasp of health and safety.</div><br> <div>You’ll bring:</div><br> <div>•         Practical experience in building maintenance or similar environments</div><br> <div>•         Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH/manual handling guidelines</div><br> <div>•         Strong organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative</div><br> <div>•         A proactive, customer-focused approach to your work</div><br> <div>•         Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It would be great if you also have:</div><br> <div>•         A BTEC or equivalent in a relevant discipline</div><br> <div>•         Any formal Health & Safety training (e.g. manual handling, compressed gases awareness)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is part-time (22.5 hours/week), which can be worked across a minimum of three days. Please note that it is an on-site role only.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave (pro-rata)</div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are <strong>clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight</strong> will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 1st July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are planned for July and will be face to face.</div> </div>