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_________________________________________________________________________ University of Oxford Department of Computer Science Job description and selection criteria Job title Research Associate on Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Department Computer Science Location Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford. Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum Hours Full time (part time can be considered) Contract type Fixed term for 2 years Reporting to Stefan Kiefer Vacancy Reference 179924 Additional information Whilst the two roles are Grade 7 positions, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 6 with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate. Research topic Probabilistic systems, Markov Chains, Computer-Aided Verification, Computational Complexity Principal Investigator / Stefan Kiefer supervisor Project team The post holder will be a member of the Automated Verification theme in the Department of Computer Science. Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the EPSRC. Overview of the role Reporting to Prof Stefan Kiefer, the post holder is a member of 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 Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems. The post holder works 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). Flexible working This role is offered full-time, part-time can be considered. 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. Responsibilities/duties  Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines  Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials  Contribute ideas for new research projects  Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, and book chapters  Present papers at conferences or public meetings  Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures  Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone  Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Selection criteria Essential  Hold a relevant PhD/DPhil in the relevant field, together with relevant experience  Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Relevant expertise includes Computer-Aided Verification, Probabilistic Systems, and (Track-B) Computer Science Theory  Good track record in relevant publication venues (for example, LICS, ICALP, CAV, TACAS, FoSSaCS, Concur)  Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities 2 Desirable  Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings *Evidence required: EITHER a copy of your PhD/ DPhil award certificate; OR an academic reference confirming the qualification has been awarded; OR an academic ref confirming that you’ve submitted your thesis, if you have not yet completed Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science is consistently recognised as the internationally leading centre of research and teaching across a broad spectrum of computer science. We are proud of our history 3 as one of the longest-established computer science departments in the country, as we continue to provide first-rate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching to some of the world’s brightest minds. Our world-class research is conducted across our research themes, which span the broad spectrum of computer science, ranging from foundational discoveries to interdisciplinary work with significant real-world impact. A significant majority of our staff are active in externally sponsored research, with both government and industrial funding. Our 2021 Research Excellence Framework submission saw 81% of our research activity ranked as world-leading (4*), with the rest ranked as internationally excellent (3*). We have had 19 ERC Fellowships in the last decade (including 7 Advanced) and we have 6 Fellows of the Royal Society, 4 Turing/Turing AI Fellows, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. We enjoy close links with other Oxford University departments (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics and Life sciences) and work collaboratively with Oxford research groups and institutes (including the Oxford Internet Institute and the Oxford e-Research Centre). At present, the department has 71 faculty members and 98 researchers housed across multiple sites within the University’s South Parks Road Science Area and the neighbouring area. Through a programme of continuous improvement, the department is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse, inclusive and equal culture, with a particular focus on growth in gender equality (from our students to our staff). The department holds over £75m of external funding of which £58m is research. Research in the department is currently managed in ten themes:  Algorithms and Complexity Theory, led by Professor Leslie Ann Goldberg, focusses on determining the inherent difficulty of computational problems, classifying problems according to this inherent difficulty, and designing and analysing algorithms that use computational resources as efficiently as possible.  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, led by Professor Michael Wooldridge, focuses on theoretical foundations of AI, multiagent systems, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and computational linguistics.  Automated Verification, led by Professor Marta Kwiatkowska, investigates theory and practice of formal verification and correct-by-construction synthesis for software and hardware systems.  Computational Biology and Health Informatics, led by Professor Blanca Rodriquez, is concerned with computational approaches for biomedical research and healthcare innovation.  Data Knowledge and Action, led by Professor Ian Horrocks, includes databases, knowledge representation and reasoning.  Human Centred Computing, led by Professor Nigel Shadbolt, includes human computer interaction, social computing, and the worldwide web.  Programming Languages, led by Professor Nobuko Yoshida, includes functional programming, program analysis, and programming language foundations.  Quantum, led by Professor Jonathan Barrett, focusses on quantum computing including quantum software, causality in quantum theory, quantum cryptography and foundations of quantum computing.  Security, led by Professor Ivan Martinovic, specialises in cybersecurity, protocol analysis, systems security, trusted computing, and networking.  Systems, led by Professor Niki Trigoni, focusses especially on cyber physical systems. We plan to substantially broaden our research in systems to complement our existing research areas. 4 Our greatest asset is our people. We consistently attract the best staff and students, and thanks to them, we have been ranked as the world's leading university for Computer Sciences for seven years in a row by the Times Higher Education. We have held an Athena Swan Bronze Award since 2014, reflecting our longstanding commitment to promoting and supporting gender equality. Find out more information on our website https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. Oxford is widely recognised as one of the world's leading science universities and the MPLS Division is home to our non-medical sciences, with 9 academic departments that span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. For more information about the MPLS division, please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving - although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. 5 Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at: hr@cs.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. 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See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. 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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. 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. 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. 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. You must be able to start no later than 1 July 2025. **About You** 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. You’ll bring: * A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) * Experience managing HR operations in a large, complex organisation * Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law * Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently * Experience using HRIS systems (preferably PeopleXD/CoreHR) It would be great if you also have: * HR experience in Higher Education or at the University of Oxford * Familiarity with Athena SWAN, Teamseer, or PanOp * Graduate or Chartered CIPD membership **What We Offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs **Diversity** Committed to equality and valuing diversity. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are **clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight** will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 9 June 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 June 2025 and will be face to face.
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Join a world-class department and help keep our spaces running smoothly. 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. 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. 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. **About You** 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. You’ll bring: • Practical experience in building maintenance or similar environments • Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH/manual handling guidelines • Strong organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative • A proactive, customer-focused approach to your work • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email) It would be great if you also have: • A BTEC or equivalent in a relevant discipline • Any formal Health & Safety training (e.g. manual handling, compressed gases awareness) 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. **What We Offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (pro-rata) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs **Diversity** Committed to equality and valuing diversity. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are **clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight** will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Interviews are planned for July and will be face to face.
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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 _Automated Verification_ 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 _Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems_. 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). 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. 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. **What We Offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time jobs) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs **Diversity** Committed to equality and valuing diversity. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are **clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight** will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. **The closing date for applications is noon on 30th June 2025.** Interviews are expected to be held in July.
University of Oxford Department of Computer Science Job description and selection criteria Job title Facilities Support Technician Division MPLS Department Computer Science Location Multiple sites with primary location of Wolfson Building, 7 Parks Road, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 4: £27,838-£31,459 per annum pro rata (discretionary range up to £34,046) pro-rata Hours Part-time 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours/week) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Building & Facilities Manager Vacancy ID 179979 The role This is a hands-on and varied role at the heart of the Department of Computer Science's day-to-day operations. As a Facilities Assistant, you’ll be an essential member of the team responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment across our buildings. The department operates across several key sites clustered around the ‘Keble Triangle’, so your work will be dynamic and diverse, ranging from setting up spaces for lectures and events to supporting minor repairs and liaising with contractors. You’ll be on the front line of service delivery, engaging with staff, students, and visitors to ensure their experience of the department is consistently positive. Whether it’s troubleshooting building issues, helping with office moves, or maintaining health and safety standards, your work will have a visible impact every day. Flexible working This role is offered with part-time hours (22.5 per week) which may be worked over a minimum of 3 days, the work pattern will be agreed in discussion with the line manager. This role requires on-site working only. Responsibilities 1. 2. Provide a high level of customer service at all times, including handling and resolving enquiries from building users and other customers, both face to face and over email Monitor and supervise work requests including compilation of work reports and allocation of tasks to team members 3. Manage the setup of meeting rooms, lecture theatres and other events, assisting with moving furniture and setting up audio visual aids as required 4. Plan and assist in the movement of office furniture when required, liaising with local users to inform and minimize disruption 5. Carry out basic repairs and maintenance to buildings and equipment, monitoring stock levels of consumable goods 6. Operate security and fire alarm systems and equipment 7. Supervise and assist in general cleaning duties as required in the buildings and grounds. This could include use of industrial polishers and floor scrubbers 8. Liaise with building contractors and University staff as necessary to pass on information and ensure service standards are maintained 9. Maintain a high standard of health and safety and service to the building users by undertaking regular building checks and proactively identifying areas for improved presentation or requiring maintenance, and resolving any issues that arise 10. Any other duties commensurate with grade as directed by the Building and Facilities Manager. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria        Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to a GCSE in Maths and English Knowledge of Microsoft Office and email. Previous experience in building maintenance including small building projects Conversant with Health and safety legislation and with current COSHH and Manual Handling Regulations. Ability to take an organised approach to work Ability to use own initiative and work efficiently in a busy environment Previous experience in a customer focussed environment Desirable   1BTEC National Certificate or equivalent in a relevant discipline Formal Health and Safety training, e.g. manual handling, compressed gases awareness Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows:  Working at heights  Lone Working 2  Work in hot or cold environments  Regular manual handling  Open food handling  Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science is consistently recognised as the internationally leading centre of research and teaching across a broad spectrum of computer science, ranging from foundational discoveries to interdisciplinary work with significant real-world impact. We are proud of our history as one of the longest-established computer science departments in the country, as we continue to provide first-rate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching to some of the world’s brightest minds. We enjoy close links with other University departments and Oxford research groups and institutes. Our greatest asset is our people. We consistently attract the best staff and students and, thanks to them, we have been ranked as the world's leading university for computer sciences for seven years in a row by the Times Higher Education. Find out more information on our website http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ The Department of Computer Science holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. Oxford is widely recognised as one of the world's leading science universities and the MPLS Division is home to our non-medical sciences, with 9 academic departments that span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cuttingedge applied work. For more information about the MPLS division, please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk 3 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of fulltime hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly hr@cs.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 4 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 5 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 6
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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. 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. 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. 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. You must be able to start no later than 1 July 2025. About You 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. You’ll bring: A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it) Experience managing HR operations in a large, complex organisation Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently Experience using HRIS systems (preferably PeopleXD/CoreHR) It would be great if you also have: HR experience in Higher Education or at the University of Oxford Familiarity with Athena SWAN, Teamseer, or PanOp Graduate or Chartered CIPD membership What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Application Process You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 9 June 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 June 2025 and will be face to face.
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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 Automated Verification 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 Algorithmic Comparison of Stochastic Systems. 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). 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. 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. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time jobs) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Application Process You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. The closing date for applications is noon on 30th June 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in July.
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Acting Deputy HR Manager (planned absence cover) Division MPLS Department Computer Science Location Wolfson Building, 7 Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QD Grade and 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 Hours Full-time, part-time hours of at least 0.8 FTE (30 hours) considered Contract type Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025 Reporting to HR Manager Vacancy ID 179948 Additional Information Secondments are considered The role This is a pivotal operational role within the department’s HR team, responsible for supporting the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and efficient HR service. The Acting Deputy HR Manager will play a critical role in the leadership and day-to-day running of the HR function, directly line managing the HR Officers, HR Assistants, and the HR Apprentice, and ensuring the smooth execution of HR operations across recruitment, on boarding, casework, data management, and compliance. The post-holder will formally deputise for the HR Manager, acting as their delegate when required and taking the lead on specific areas of responsibility. They will also provide professional HR advice to staff and managers across the department, ensuring consistency with University policy, employment law, and best practice. Flexible working This role is offered of a full-time basis, but part-time hours of 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) will also be considered. This role is hybrid, with a mixture of on-site and remote working possible. The usual on-site presence for departmental staff is 3 days per week. Responsibilities HR Leadership and Management    Deputise for the HR Manager as required, including attending meetings, making operational decisions, and representing the department in internal HR forums. Line manage the HR Officers, HR Assistants, and the HR Apprentice, providing day-to-day supervision, development support, task allocation, and performance feedback. Act as a senior point of contact within the HR team, ensuring resilience and continuity of service at all times. Operational HR    Support the delivery of a proactive, solutions-focused HR service, in line with University procedures and departmental priorities. Provide expert advice to staff and line managers on recruitment, probation, performance management, sickness absence, family leave, and other HR matters. Manage and resolve complex or sensitive cases, escalating where appropriate to the HR Manager or Divisional HR team. Recruitment and On boarding    Oversee end-to-end recruitment administration for academic, research, and professional staff, ensuring excellent candidate experience and legal compliance. Ensure effective and inclusive job design, advertising, interview coordination, and offer processes. Lead the development and implementation of consistent induction and on boarding practices across all staff categories. Data, Systems, and Compliance    Ensure accurate maintenance of HR records and systems (e.g. CoreHR/PeopleXD, Teamseer), and generate reports for internal and external purposes (e.g. HESA, Athena SWAN). Act as a key liaison with the University’s HRIS and payroll teams on data quality, system improvements, and compliance queries. Coordinate and analyse exit interview data to inform continuous improvement. Wellbeing, Equality, and Engagement    Support departmental initiatives around staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and professional development. Champion and promote University wellbeing services such as the Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Champions network. Contribute to the HR intranet content, newsletters, and departmental staff communications. Any other duties commensurate with grade as directed by the HR Manager. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria       Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. CIPD Level 5 qualification or actively working towards it. Extensive HR experience within a large, complex, and regulated organisation. Proven ability to line manage and develop staff, including delegation, coaching, and performance management. Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application in HR casework. Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including UKVI compliance. May 2025 2    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines. Experience of using HR information systems (preferably CoreHR/PeopleXD) and generating management information reports. Desirable     HR experience within the University of Oxford or the higher education sector. Experience supporting or leading Athena SWAN or EDI-related activities. Familiarity with systems such as Teamseer and PanOp. Graduate or Chartered Member of the CIPD. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Computer Science The Department of Computer Science is consistently recognised as the internationally leading centre of research and teaching across a broad spectrum of computer science, ranging from foundational discoveries to interdisciplinary work with significant real-world impact. We are proud of our history as one of the longest-established computer science departments in the country, as we continue to provide first-rate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching to some of the world’s brightest minds. We enjoy close links with other University departments and Oxford research groups and institutes. May 2025 3 Our greatest asset is our people. We consistently attract the best staff and students and, thanks to them, we have been ranked as the world's leading university for computer sciences for seven years in a row by the Times Higher Education. Find out more information on our website http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ The Department of Computer Science holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. Oxford is widely recognised as one of the world's leading science universities and the MPLS Division is home to our non-medical sciences, with 9 academic departments that span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cuttingedge applied work. For more information about the MPLS division, please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of fulltime hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs May 2025 4 Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly hr@cs.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. May 2025 5 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society May 2025 6
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Join a world-class department and help keep our spaces running smoothly. 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. 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. 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. About You 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. You’ll bring: • Practical experience in building maintenance or similar environments • Familiarity with Health & Safety and COSHH/manual handling guidelines • Strong organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative • A proactive, customer-focused approach to your work • Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email) It would be great if you also have: • A BTEC or equivalent in a relevant discipline • Any formal Health & Safety training (e.g. manual handling, compressed gases awareness) 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. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave (pro-rata) • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Application Process You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application. 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. While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role. The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Interviews are planned for July and will be face to face.
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