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All vacancies within Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
There are currently 37 vacancies within Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS):
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Facilitator and Trusted Research Lead | April 27, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 |
| Departmental Lecturer in Computer Science | April 28, 2025, noon | Grade 8: Salary range between £48,235- £57,255 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics | April 28, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Image Analysis | April 28, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modelling and Analysis of Interacting particle systems | April 28, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £40,855- £46,913 per annum |
| Research Scientist | April 29, 2025, noon | Research Grade 8: £48,235 per annum |
| Facilities Technician | April 30, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial Photosynthesis | April 30, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 -£46,913 per annum (Inclusive of the Oxford Weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Modelling | April 30, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £40,855- £46,913 per annum |
| Senior Project Manager for HARMONI – the ELT’s integral field spectrograph | April 30, 2025, noon | Grade 08S: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum |
| Senior Research Associate on Concurrent and Distributed Probabilistic Verification | April 30, 2025, noon | Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum with an under-fill option at Grade 7 |
| Electrician – Building Services Technician | May 2, 2025, noon | Grade 6: £34,982 to £40,855 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Engineering (MRI) | May 2, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 – £46,913 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Statistical Genomics | May 2, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £40,855 - £46,913 pa (discretionary range to £51,059) |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | May 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ultrafast Terahertz Science and Technology | May 5, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries | May 5, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Deputy Head of IT (Research Support Lead) | May 6, 2025, noon | Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting, with discretionary range to £62,407 |
| Graduate Studies Officer | May 6, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| HR Operations Manager | May 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiphase Fluid Dynamics | May 6, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Senior Laboratory Manager (Rex Richards Facility) | May 6, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674- £46,913 pa (with a discretionary range to £51,059) |
| Building Services Technician - Chilled Water and Compressed Air Systems | May 7, 2025, noon | Grade 6 - £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Microbiology and Immunology | May 7, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: 7.1-7.3: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum |
| Communications and Events Officer | May 9, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Undergraduate Studies Officer | May 9, 2025, noon | Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biotechnology | May 12, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,923 per annum |
| Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology | May 12, 2025, noon | Grade 8: £48,235 – £57,255 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting) |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Inertial Confinement Fusion Research | May 14, 2025, noon | Grade 7: £38,674 -£46,913 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Biology | May 14, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Senior Python Developer for Computer Vision | May 15, 2025, noon | Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting) |
| Accounts Payable Assistant | May 16, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: Grade 4 £27,838 – £31,459 per annum (pro rata for part time appointments) – Inclusive of Oxford University Weighting |
| Research Assistant in Just Energy Systems | May 20, 2025, noon | Grade 6: £34,982-£40,855 |
| Senior Research Associate in Just Energy Systems | May 20, 2025, noon | Grade 8: £48235 - £57255 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Micromechanical Modelling of Thermoplastic Elastomers | May 31, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Senior Scientific Researcher in Single-Molecule Biophysics | May 31, 2025, noon | Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum |
| Research Software Engineer | June 4, 2025, noon | not specified |
Research Facilitator and Trusted Research Lead
Closes: April 27, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255
<div> <p></p><div>Are you a dynamic, proactive, and solution-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in a world-renowned academic environment? The Department of Materials at the University of Oxford is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Operational Leadership Team as a <strong>Research Facilitator and Trusted Research Lead</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a unique opportunity to support world-leading research and contribute to the Department’s commitment to excellence in research and education. Our Department is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in Materials Science, and we are embarking on an exciting journey of continuous improvement to enhance our operations and research support.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As the <strong>Research Facilitator and Trusted Research Lead</strong>, you will play a vital role in enabling and supporting the Department’s academic mission. You will:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Provide expert guidance to researchers, helping them navigate funding opportunities, build successful grant applications, and ensure compliance with institutional and funder policies.</li><br> <li>Act as the Department's Trusted Research Lead, ensuring that research activities align with ethical standards, security guidelines, and best practices.</li><br> <li>Lead the development of innovative approaches to research facilitation and operational processes, contributing to the Department’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.</li><br> <li>Work closely with the academic and professional services teams to foster a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.</li><br> <li>Represent the Department in University-wide forums and committees related to research facilitation and trusted research practices.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>We are looking for someone who:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Has a “can-do” attitude and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><br> <li>Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with academic and administrative colleagues.</li><br> <li>Demonstrates a deep understanding of research funding landscapes, compliance requirements, and trusted research principles.</li><br> <li>Is solutions-driven, organized, and committed to driving improvements in how research is supported.</li><br> <li>Brings creativity and initiative to the role, with a genuine passion for supporting cutting-edge research.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>Joining the Department of Materials means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking community that values professional growth and well-being. We offer:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.</li><br> <li>Access to CPD opportunities and a supportive learning environment.</li><br> <li>The chance to work in a department renowned for its international excellence and innovation.</li><br> <li>The opportunity to shape the future of research support within a dynamic and improving operational framework.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and support world-leading research, we would love to hear from you.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 27 April 2025. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials on Thursday 8 May 2025 and you must be available on this date in person.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you have any queries about this position, please contact Fernanda Haswell-Martin at fernanda.haswell-martin@materials.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY</em></strong></div> </div>Departmental Lecturer in Computer Science
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: Salary range between £48,235- £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Computer Science is looking for a full-time Departmental Lecturer in Computer Science, to start from 1 September 2025. This will be a fixed-term appointment until 31 August 2030.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will be a full member of the team responsible for teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students within the Department of Computer Science.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The main responsibilities of the post will be teaching, including lecturing and practicals demonstrating. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have a relevant PhD/DPhil with post-qualification teaching and research experience in the field.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is on-site. Working hours can be flexible subject to the line manager’s approval.</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12 noon on 28th April 2025.</strong> Interviews are expected to be held in May. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Bioelectronics research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Headington).  The post is funded by UKRI and is fixed-term for up to 24 months.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The researcher will work with Professor Christopher Proctor to develop prototype bioelectronic technologies for interfacing with the nervous system. The emerging field of “bioelectronics” provides a novel intervention by sensing and electrically stimulating the nervous system. This project will push capacity to further include electronically controlled pharmaceutical release into bioelectronic systems.  You will be responsible for microfabrication of bioelectronic technologies, development of materials for bioelectronic applications and optimization of bioelectronic devices for selective and controlled therapeutic release.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant PhD (or be near completion) in fields such as biomedical, electrical or materials engineering.  You should have proven competence in microfabrication techniques for biomedical technologies and evidence of working well as part of a busy multidisciplinary research team.  Experience with microfluidics and/or drug delivery systems will be beneficial.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Christopher Proctor (christopher.proctor@eng.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>28 April 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Image Analysis
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the research group of Professor Jens Rittscher at the Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Headington. The post is funded by the BRC4 Imaging Theme and is fixed-term until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of an extension.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Endoscopy plays a vital role in the detection of gastrointestinal cancers and in the surveillance of premalignant conditions. Clinicians assess the mucosal microstructure to observe any dysplastic changes that are early indicators of progression to malignancy. In collaboration with the Translational Gastroenterology Unit (TGU) and the Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research (LICR) we aim to develop a computer guided endoscopy image recognition system that will support endoscopists through a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the mucosal microstructure.</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for the algorithm development and implementation of the overall system. It is expected that your work will contribute towards advancing the state of the art in computer guided endoscopy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or be close to completion, with relevant experience in the field.  Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or C/C++ is essential, along with strong communication skills. These should include the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and findings, and represent the research group at meetings. Prior experience in biomedical imaging would also be advantageous. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Jens Rittscher (jens.rittscher@eng.ox.ac.uk).  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>28 April 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Modelling and Analysis of Interacting particle systems
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £40,855- £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor Maria Bruna at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a fixed-term position for 24 months ((with the possibility of a 12-month extension), funded by the Royal Society. The starting date of this position is flexible, with an earliest starting date of 01/09/2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will be part of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in Modelling, Simulation, and Analysis of Interacting particle systems and related fields as part of the Royal Society grant “Asymptotic analysis and continuum limits of systems of interacting particles”. They will be expected to conduct research in Interacting particle systems which falls within the remit of this large-scale project and will have the opportunity to do so in several ways including independently, collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford and/or with other mathematicians internationally.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>They will contribute to the activities of the wider OCIAM and OxPDE research groups and write up the results of their work, either singly or with co-authors, for publication in refereed journals and proceedings. There will be opportunities to contribute a small amount of teaching to the department, of at most three hours a week during the academic terms.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator at the email address (recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference <strong>177637</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a cover letter or supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two or three referees as part of your online application. <strong>(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting two of their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to</strong> <strong>references@maths.ox.ac.uk</strong> <strong>by the closing date).</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications received before <strong>12.00 noon</strong> UK time on <strong>Monday 28th of April</strong> will receive full consideration.</div> </div>Research Scientist
Closes: April 29, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 8: £48,235 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The person appointed to this role will work with the PIs to design and execute experiments to study the sensory systems of insects. Specifically, the scientist appointed to this role will employ methods such as electrophysiology, biological imaging, histology, laser vibrometry and behavioural assays to study the gustatory system in bees and vibration sensing in a variety of insects and arthropods. Additionally, they will work with the PIs to develop new grant proposals, write manuscripts, analyze data, attend scientific conferences, and co-supervise Master’s and DPhil level students.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The ideal candidate will have an outstanding track record in publishing and research in the area of insect neuroethology. This person will be skilled in using electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, molecular pharmacology techniques to study the nervous system of insect species. They will also be experienced in the development, implementation, and analysis of assays of arthropod behaviour. They will have experience in writing, budgeting, and administering grant applications. They will also be well-acquainted with lab-appropriate safety procedures and protocols.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system. Your supporting statement should explain how to meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is a fixed term, full time position and available immediately. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 29th April.</div> </div>Facilities Technician
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459
<div> <p></p><div>We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated individual to join a new buildings operations team within the Life and Mind Building (LaMB) as a Building Technician.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk/">Life and Mind Building</a> is currently under construction and is the largest building project the University has ever undertaken. It will house advanced research laboratories as well as modern lecture theatres and will significantly improve the way psychological and biological science is undertaken in Oxford, helping scientists to solve some of our major global challenges. It will be home to the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Department of Biology.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Building Technician, you will work closely with the Deputy Building & Facilities Manager (Operations) to effectively maintain the infrastructure of the LaMB. This will involve carrying out routine repairs, maintenance and supervision of some contractors working within the building. You will be responsible for prioritising both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks and respond to work request forms submitted by the occupying departments. Working alongside several other Facility Technicians and within a broader Building Management team, you will ensure work is carried out in a timely fashion and to appropriate standards. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a large, multi-disciplinary research facility, the LaMB will accommodate a variety of wet-chemistry labs, specialist analytical suites, controlled environment rooms and highly sensitive analytical equipment. The role holder will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the Health and Safety requirements of working in such environments, as well as the ability to work meticulously according to standard operating procedures.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is essential that the role holder have experience in writing, modifying and working according to risk assessments and understand the requirement to routine evaluate and adapt them when there is a procedural change. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A flexible approach is required to working hours and the post holder will be expected to cover additional hours or swap shift patterns from time to time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 30 April 2025 will be considered.  Interviews are likely to take place in early May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial Photosynthesis
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 -£46,913 per annum (Inclusive of the Oxford Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial Photosynthesis to join Synthetic Biology research group led by Professor Wei Huang at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford and Begbroke Science Park).  The post is funded by BBSRC and is fixed-term for 33 months in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The project focuses on developing an artificial photosynthetic platform to convert CO2 into valuable bioproducts, advancing sustainable bioeconomy. It heralds a paradigm shift on sustainable production of chemical compounds, food and materials to displace fossil fuels (petrochemicals) with “microbial factory” and boosting the bioeconomy. You will be responsible for development of artificial photosynthesis platform technology; engagement with AI-protein design team to test the performance of novel proteins and coordination with UK and Japanese partners to implement the platform technology.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess a PhD or PhD-equivalent work experience in the field of synthetic biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or bioengineering. You should also have a good knowledge and strong background on genetic engineering, molecular cloning and metabolic engineering (ideally synthetic biology).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Wei Huang (wei.huang@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see</div><br> <div>www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div>https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/wei-huang/</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on 30 April 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Battery Modelling
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £40,855- £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to undertake research in battery modeling within the Nextrode Project of the Faraday Institution, to work with Professor Jon Chapman at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a 15-month fixed term position, until 30 September 2026, though it may be extended if additional funding is forthcoming. The successful candidate will be expected to be in post by 1st July 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder will work on developing and implementing models of structured electrodes, in which the local composition (active material, binder, etc) and overall microstructure is controlled to vary spatially within the electrodes. These models will then be used to find a design that maximises the overall performance balance (energy, power, lifetime, cost, etc) of the electrode and the battery. The open source software   PyBaMM, along with the optimisation suite PyBOP, have been developed as part of the companion Faraday Multiscale Modelling Project. The postholder will be expected to familiarise themselves with PyBaMM and PyBOP, in order to implement any models developed into that framework, and to take advantage of these tools to produce optimal designs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should have skills in modelling, familiarity with partial differential equations, and be familiar with python. They will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline of theoretical mechanics, mathematical modelling, and numerical simulations of PDE to work within established research programmes in battery modelling. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience of optimisation, PyBaMM and/or electrochemistry.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference <strong>178846</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. <strong>(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting two of their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to</strong> <strong>references@maths.ox.ac.uk</strong><strong> by the closing date).</strong> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>12.00 noon</strong> UK time on <strong>Wednesday, 30th April 2025</strong> can be considered.</div> </div>Senior Project Manager for HARMONI – the ELT’s integral field spectrograph
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 08S: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Senior Project Manager to manage the spectrograph work package for HARMONI - the ELT’s integral field spectrograph.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>HARMONI is the first light spectrograph for the ELT, providing visible and near-infrared integral field spectroscopy, assisted by laser star and natural star adaptive optics. Oxford has a leadership role in building the HARMONI instrument, including responsibility for the design and development (incl. cryogenics testing) of four spectrograph units that form the core of the HARMONI integral field spectrograph (IFS).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be the “Institute Project Manager” for the spectrograph work package, with responsibility for the delivery of the four spectrograph units to the IFS integration site in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join an international collaboration that will provide the first-light spectrograph for the world’s largest telescope in its early years.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for, and provide day-to-day line management for a team of optics specialists, systems engineers, mechanical engineers, workshop technicians, and cryogenics specialists who will be engaged with the detailed design, component procurement, assembly, integration and testing of the spectrograph units. You will be assisted by the Oxford HARMONI Project Administrator, and by specialist services in the Oxford Physics department (e.g. Personnel, Finance) and the University administration (e.g. tendering, contracts, VAT / duties).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition, you will provide frequent reports to the HARMONI project office on technical progress, and quarterly formal reports to the European Southern Observatory. You will be responsible for managing the schedule, and the hardware procurements, including budgets. Quarterly financial reporting of spend (both effort and cash) is also required for both ESO and the UK Funding Agency.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should possess a good Masters degree (min 2:1 qualification) in Physics, Astronomy or Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience in technical project management.</div><br> <div>Candidates should have significant experience in carrying out a project management role (preferably for an astronomy instrumentation project or at least in an engineering environment), including working with international partners. We are looking for proven expertise in all areas of project management, including project planning, financial reporting, technical reporting, procurement management and liaison with external vendors. The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, and have knowledge of, and exposure to, systems engineering process in an instrument / product development context</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct enquiries about the role to  Dr Matthias Tecza: matthias.tecza@physics.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> This is a full-time post on fixed term basis for 3 years.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK Local) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will be held on Thursday, 15 May and Friday, 16 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Senior Research Associate on Concurrent and Distributed Probabilistic Verification
Closes: April 30, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum with an under-fill option at Grade 7
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Computer Science is looking for an outstanding candidate to fill a senior researcher position available to start as soon as possible. This job is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project, and also a UKRI POST project, led by Professor David Parker and Professor Nobuko Yoshida.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will be a member of a research group providing day-to-day supervision for research assistants and PhD students. The post holder is responsible for their own grant funded research project within a discrete area of a wider research programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The main responsibilities of the advertised post are to contribute to the BPAI project (as described below), with emphasis on <strong>probabilistic verification or programming for concurrency or distribution</strong>. This may involve <strong>probabilistic session types</strong>; <strong>probabilistic model-checking</strong>; <strong>probabilistic verification/synthesis</strong>; <strong>probabilistic logics and semantics</strong>; <strong>planning and game-theoretic methods</strong>; or, where appropriate, software implementation in the context of the <strong>PRISM</strong> verification toolset. You will have a doctoral degree and post-qualification research experience in Concurrent and Distributed Probabilistic Verification.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Potential applicants can send informal inquiry to Nobuko Yoshida (nobuko.yoshida@cs.ox.ac.uk) or David Parker (david.parker@cs.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12 noon on 30th April 2025.</strong> Interviews are expected to be held in early May.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Electrician – Building Services Technician
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6: £34,982 to £40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to working on virus detection during a pandemic.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The department of Physics are looking to recruit an Electritian - Building Services Technician.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Building Services Technician role works within the Physics Building Services Team, which is based in the central function of the department supporting all six sub-departments within the Physics department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> The Electrician role works within the Physics Building Services Team, which is based in the central function of the department supporting all six sub-departments within the Physics department.</div><br> <div>The building services team is a multi-disciplined team of 12 covering with a range specialties. We do maintenance, logistics, compliance monitoring and testing, and office/lab renovations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder must have significant experience in electrical wiring, preferably within a facilities-oriented role in a scientific, laboratory or technical research environment. Awareness of relevant health and safety policies and procedures and safe methods of working, and how to apply in a varied estate is essential. You also have excellent interpersonal skills to deliver customer service excellence. A flexible approach to work and IT experience on Microsoft packages are also essential</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time, permament post.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 2  May 2025.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Engineering (MRI)
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 – £46,913 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Engineering (MRI) to join The Bulte Group in the IBME at the Department of Engineering Science (Headington).  The post is funded by EPSRC and is fixed-term until 31 May 2026.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role will entail collecting and analysing functional MRI data from healthy volunteers, including both BOLD and ASL from 3T Siemens clinical scanners, in addition to collecting data using transcranial Doppler ultrasound, near infrared spectroscopy and a host of other physiological, psychological, genetic, and demographic measures. The project will use respiratory stimuli such as hypercapnic air mixtures delivered via a mask, breath-holds and hyperventilation to induce blood flow changes.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or be near completion, together with relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and findings, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience in recruiting participants and collecting clinical research data would be an advantage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Daniel Bulte (email: daniel.bulte@eng.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>2 May 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Statistical Genomics
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £40,855 - £46,913 pa (discretionary range to £51,059)
<div> <p></p><div>We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join Pier Palamara’s research group at the University of Oxford. The position is funded by the Pioneer Centre for Statistical and Computational Methods for Advanced Research to Transform Biomedicine (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://smartbiomed.dk/">SMARTbiomed</a>), an international collaboration that integrates large-scale, multimodal biomedical data with advances in statistical and machine learning methods to improve the understanding, treatment and prevention of human disease.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will develop novel statistical and machine learning algorithms to address key challenges in human genomics, applying them to large-scale genomic datasets encompassing millions of sequenced individuals and high-dimensional health-related data. The project will build on the group’s recent work on large-scale analysis of complex traits, including Bayesian machine learning and linear mixed model approaches for trait prediction and association in high-dimensional genomic datasets, as well as methods for inferring genealogical structures such as ancestral recombination graphs (ARGs) and leveraging them to study heritable traits and human evolution.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should hold a be near completion of a PhD/DPhil or equivalent in a quantitative discipline such as computer science, statistics, machine learning, statistical or population genetics, or a related field. They should have experience in developing and applying novel statistical methods to large datasets and possess strong programming skills. The specific technical expertise required will depend on the direction of the project, which may involve developing methods for complex trait analysis, scalable Bayesian and deep learning approaches, or algorithms for inferring and analysing large-scale graph data structures. Experience in statistical and population genetics or related fields is highly desirable but not essential.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further information about the position or about the project, please contact Professor Pier Palamara at palamara@stats.ox.ac.uk.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 2 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 13 May 2025.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>TWO</strong> exciting opportunities to be part of the multimillion Ineos-Oxford Institute (IOI) for AMR Research within the Department of Biology, University of Oxford. Joining the IOI, and Sheppard and Maiden Labs, the researcher will be part of the cross- disciplinary Mtb Grand Challenge Team. The researcher will analyze large bacterial genome collections, infer protein structures and identify and understand drug targets and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in <em>Mycobacteria.</em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>MOLECULAR/COMPUTATIONAL MICROBIOLOGIST/BIOCHEMIST (Postdoctoral Research Associate)</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will develop and apply genome/protein analysis pipelines for <em>Mycobacteria</em> genomics and drug target identification. Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses, quantitative comparative genomics approaches, and inference of drug-target interactions. They will hold, or be close to completion of, a degree in a relevant subject (e.g. biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics) and have genome and protein analysis experience. They will also have interest in <em>in silico</em> drug target identification in <em>Mycobacteria</em> demonstrable enthusiasm for the projects.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>While being independent researchers able to take the initiative, they will also work closely with other researchers within the Sheppard/Maiden Labs and the IOI, to integrate their work within the broader research programme. With excellent communication skills, applicants will be able to write for publication, present research proposals and results, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and represent the research team at meetings and conferences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The posts will be based at the New Life and Mind Building (www.lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>These are full-time fixed term post for 2 years 7 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Friday 2nd May, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-end May.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information:</div><br> <div>Ineos Oxford Institute: www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/evolution-amr</div><br> <div>Department of Biology: www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/samuel-sheppard</div><br> <div>Sheppardlab: https://sheppardlab.com/</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ultrafast Terahertz Science and Technology
Closes: May 5, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Research and Innovation Associate (Postdoctoral Research Associate) position in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford to work on a project involving integrated THz technologies for THz time-domain spectroscopy and imaging<strong>.</strong> The project will unite novel nanowire THz technology from Oxford with unique custom-designed integrated circuits from project partners in Germany, to create powerful THz receivers. This outcome will not only create a step change in signal-to-noise performance but will allow scaling of the sensors to create multielement arrays.  The advances made will contribute to our active existing research programme in which utilises THz technologies for optical-pump-terahertz-probe experiments to extract mobility values of semiconductors.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role promises to be exciting and challenging, and we will rely on the successful applicant significantly advancing THz technologies and applying them to key scientific problems.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidates will possess or be close to obtaining a PhD in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, chemistry or similar discipline and have excellent problem-solving skills.  They will have specific expertise in laser-based terahertz devices, spectroscopy and/or imaging. In addition, they will have excellent verbal and written skills in English and a track record of high-quality publications.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 36 months.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct informal enquiries about the role to Prof Michael Johnston (michael.johnston@physics.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 5 May 2025 can be considered.  You will be required to upload a brief statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Solid-State Batteries
Closes: May 5, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div>THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a well organised and self-motivated researcher to work on the Faraday Institution funded SOLBAT and/or LiSTAR projects, reporting to Prof. Mauro Pasta.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants must hold PhD/DPhil in Materials Science or Chemistry (or be close to completion), together with relevant experience in the field of beyond Li-ion batteries and have significant expertise in one or more of the following areas:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>1. Fundamental materials science, including:</div><br> <div>- Mechanical and microstructural characterisation of ceramics</div><br> <div>- Metallurgy</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>2. Synthesis of air-sensitive materials, in particular:</div><br> <div>- sulphide-based ionic conductors;</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>3. Characterisation of air and beam sensitive battery materials, in particular:</div><br> <div>- solid-state NMR</div><br> <div>- (plasma) focussed-ion beam;</div><br> <div>- lab-based and synchrotron-based techniques</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>4. Solid-state electrochemistry, in particular:</div><br> <div>- electrochemical impedance spectroscopy;</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should have significant experience in managing your own academic research and administrative activities along with excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. You will also have a strong publication record in a related field, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have the ability to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale, demonstrating the ability to work co-operatively with colleagues in an extremely fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This full-time fixed-term post is available until 31 March 2026. There is a possibility that the post may be extended if the project’s funding is extended.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 5 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application, which should be no more than four pages long (one page cover letter, two page CV, one page publication list). Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts,  mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.</div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 19 May 2025 and you must be available during this time via Zoom/Teams.</div> </div>Deputy Head of IT (Research Support Lead)
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting, with discretionary range to £62,407
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford is one of the largest and most innovative research and teaching departments in the UK. With strong interdisciplinary links across the University and a commitment to world-class research, the Department provides an intellectually stimulating and dynamic environment for staff and students alike.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Team in the Department as an Deputy Head of IT (Research Support Lead).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Why Choose Us</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits we provide, including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•  Flexible Hybrid Working: A work setup that combines office and remote work.</div><br> <div>•  Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme: We help you plan for your future.</div><br> <div>•  Generous Annual Leave: 38 days of annual leave.</div><br> <div>•  Comprehensive Childcare Services: We support your family needs.</div><br> <div>•  Family Leave Schemes: Ensuring work-life balance.</div><br> <div>•  Cycle Loan Scheme: Promoting eco-friendly transportation.</div><br> <div>•  Membership to Various Social and Sports Clubs: Be part of vibrant communities.</div><br> <div>•  Discounted Bus Travel and Season Ticket Travel Loans: Making your commute more affordable.</div><br> <div>•  Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community-building efforts.</div><br> <div>•  Support for continued, life-long learning and career development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University also hosts a multitude of social groups and sports clubs for those seeking more than just a great place to work.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a Deputy Head of IT (Research Support Lead) to join our IT leadership team, ensuring the effective delivery of IT services that support the Department’s world-class research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is key to shaping the Department’s research IT strategy, working closely with researchers to understand their needs and developing IT services that enhance and enable their work. You will lead a team of skilled IT professionals, fostering collaboration across research groups, IT Services, and other University departments.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of IT in an academic research setting, driving innovation and ensuring that the departmental IT service keeps pace with the evolving demands of cutting-edge scientific research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your responsibilities will include:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•  <strong>Research IT Leadership:</strong> Oversee and enhance IT services that support research, ensuring they align with researchers’ needs.</div><br> <div>•  <strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Collaborate with research groups to understand and fulfil their IT requirements.</div><br> <div>•  <strong>Team Management:</strong> Lead and develop a team of IT professionals, providing mentorship and strategic direction.</div><br> <div>•  <strong>Project Delivery:</strong> Manage research IT projects, driving service improvements and innovation.</div><br> <div>•  <strong>Collaboration and Compliance:</strong> Work with University IT Services and external partners while ensuring security and compliance standards are met.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To thrive in this varied and engaging role, we are looking for someone with:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>• Extensive experience managing IT services in a research or academic environment.</div><br> <div>• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.</div><br> <div>• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.</div><br> <div>• A strategic mindset, with the ability to align IT services with research needs.</div><br> <div>• A solid technical understanding of research IT infrastructure.</div><br> <div>• The ability to work effectively with academics, IT colleagues, and external partners.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the team</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Engineering Science IT Team consists of 28 professional IT staff supporting the Department across five sites. The team includes specialists in infrastructure, research support, and customer services.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this role, you will work closely with other senior IT Managers, the Head of IT, the Head of Digital Transformation, and research groups to shape the Department’s IT strategy and ensure that its research community has access to the best possible technology solutions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The team is committed to providing high-quality services, encouraging knowledge sharing, and striving for technical excellence. We place strong emphasis on mutual support and effective collaboration across teams.</div><br> <div>Our team values flexibility, with many team members working in a hybrid format. Additionally, many of the team enjoy non-standard working hours, such as compressed or part-time schedules.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Hybrid working</strong>: 70% FTE on site minimum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a cover letter/supporting statement which details how you meet each of the selection criteria, a CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>Tuesday 6 May 2025</strong> at 12:00 noon.</div> </div>Graduate Studies Officer
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and extremely well-organised individual to join the world-leading Mathematical Institute on a permanent, full-time basis as Graduate Studies Officer. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a key senior administrative role within Academic Administration, reporting to the Deputy Head of Academic Administration and working closely with the Directors of Graduate Studies (Taught and Research) and the MSc Course Directors. You will oversee the operational management of the postgraduate administration team, providing expert level support for all postgraduate programmes in line with departmental and University policy.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Keeping up to date with current developments in the HE sector, the Graduate Studies Officer will assist the Deputy Head of Academic Administration in providing a high quality service to both staff and students. You will assist with identifying trends, researching good practice, and identifying service shortfalls. You will anticipate service requirements and deliver innovative solutions to optimise service quality and efficacy, thereby improving staff and student satisfaction.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will take responsibility for a range of academic administrative activities by ensuring that course administration is handled efficiently, designed with the student in mind, and communicated well. You will be responsible for four permanent members of the team, and any temporary staff, providing guidance and support, distributing workload, and setting objectives accordingly. You will ensure that the team remains well-functioning, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div> </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>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are looking for candidates with previous experience in, and a good understanding of, general administrative practices and procedures, ideally gained in a Higher Education context. You will have excellent organisational and written and verbal communication skills, and good IT skills. You must be able to liaise with a wide range of people including academic faculty, professional services colleagues and students, and prioritise a varied and busy workload to meet deadlines</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>12:00 noon UK time</strong> on <strong>Tuesday, 6th May</strong> can be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The department</strong> <strong>proudly holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to equality and valuing diversity</strong>.</div> </div>HR Operations Manager
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div>A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Generalist to join the Department of Materials as a HR Operations Manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is responsible for the delivery of HR operations in the Department. You will take a lead role in HR projects, developing HR initiatives and bringing forward ideas for improvement and efficiency. You will deputise for the HR Manager with day-to-day management of the HR function, providing support and guidance to the team as required. You will support employee relations cases within the Department and work with managers and academic employees to ensure that all recruitment and other HR processes are fully compliant with the University’s codes of practice.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be CIPD qualified (or have equivalent experience) and be an experienced HR Generalist. You will have a strong team ethic with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence upwards, building strong relationships with line managers. A sound knowledge and experience of the application of UK employment law and UKVI regulations is required to ensure compliance at all times. The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload and the work of the HR team to adapt to changing priorities, and to meet strict deadlines, is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department of Materials is supportive, forward-thinking community that values professional growth and well-being.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.</li><br> <li>Access to CPD opportunities and a supportive learning environment.</li><br> <li>The chance to work in a department renowned for its international excellence and innovation.</li><br> <li>The opportunity to shape the future of research support within a dynamic and improving operational framework.</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and support world-leading research, we would love to hear from you.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>All applications are to be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 6 May 2025. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials on the week commencing 19 May 2025 and you must be available on this date in person.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiphase Fluid Dynamics
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Multiphase Fluid Mechanics Group as part of the Contaminated Ocean Spume project, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is fixed-term for three years. The NERC-funded project will quantify the role of surfactants in the production of spray droplets by the action of wind over ocean waves (i.e. spume). In this role, you will develop numerical, experimental, and (ideally) theoretical models within the topic of surfactant-laden droplet production via the interaction of wind with ocean waves, and of the breakup of such droplets. You will also interact and help with other research lines currently under development in the group, including droplet impact, wave breaking, and bubble & droplet statistics. This is an ideal opportunity for a researcher looking for challenging, exciting, and highly competitive research topics in this area. </div><br> <div>You should possess a PhD/DPhil in engineering, physics or applied mathematics, and hold a strong publication record in your field. You should have expertise in numerical or experimental modelling (preferably both), with a strong theoretical background in fluid mechanics, especially in droplet or wave physics. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Wouter Mostert (email: wouter.mostert@eng.ox.ac.uk) </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ Only online applications received before midday on 6th May 2025 can be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Senior Laboratory Manager (Rex Richards Facility)
Closes: May 6, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674- £46,913 pa (with a discretionary range to £51,059)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Join Us as Senior Lab Manager – Be the Driving Force Behind World-Class Research</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you an organised, methodical technical services leader with a passion for creating a safe, efficient, and forward-thinking and fast paced research environment? We’re looking for someone just like you to join our team as <strong>Senior Lab Manager</strong>, overseeing the Energy Storage Laboratory and supporting cutting-edge research within the Rex Richards Building in the Department of Materials.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this key role, you’ll ensure the smooth daily running of our laboratories, enabling our PIs and researchers to conduct high-quality science in a safe, well-supported environment. Working alongside the Department Safety Officer and Facilities Team, you’ll champion best practices in, health and safety, driving continuous improvement and strengthening our lab culture and operations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We’re seeking someone who can lead by example — a proactive problem-solver who’s not only technically skilled but also a supportive mentor and role model. You’ll provide hands-on lab management support across multiple research groups, collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a core member of the Department’s Operations Leadership Team, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping our technical services provision, contributing to initiatives that support the professional development and recognition of technical staff through the Technician Commitment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Whether you’re supporting Principal Investigators, helping non-expert researchers and students navigate complex lab equipment, or supporting collaborative projects, your impact will be far-reaching — and as our team expands, so will your leadership and management responsibilities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you're ready to make a real difference in the future of energy research and technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscript, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 21 May 2025 and you must be available on this date, either by Teams, Zoom or in person.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Building Services Technician - Chilled Water and Compressed Air Systems
Closes: May 7, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6 - £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div><strong><em>This post is a re-advertisement previous applicants need not apply</em></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to working on virus detection during a pandemic.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The department of Physics are looking to recruit a Building Services Technician in a full time permanent position.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Building Services Technician Chilled water and Compressed Air systems role works within the Physics Building Services Team, which is based in the central function of the department supporting all six sub-departments within the Physics department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The building services team is a multi-disciplined team of 12 covering a range specialties. We do maintenance, logistics, compliance monitoring & testing, and office/lab renovations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role reports to the Deputy Facilities manager - Senior Electrician for allocation of works, the prioritisation, planning and carrying out of tasks and works closely with the rest of the team. You will have an amount of independence of action and should be self-sufficient and able to prioritise your own workload to ensure that safety and operationally critical work is carried out to meet deadlines.</div><br> <div>The Physics department operates a helpdesk system for the reactive and planned maintenance with the planned maintenance managed through a database. This post makes assessment of and provides the maintenance on Air Compressors and Process chilled water systems.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The postholder must have Significant experience in Water Chillers and related pipe work systems and/or Air Compressors and sysems delivering compressed air to Laboratories. Ideally be able to modify and install new pipework. You also have excellent interpersonal skills to deliver customer service excellence. An awareness of relevant health and safety policies. A flexible approach to work and IT experience on Microsoft packages are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time, permanent post.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Microbiology and Immunology
Closes: May 7, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: 7.1-7.3: £38,674 - £40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join a flourishing program of research led by Dr. Rachel Tanner, studying tuberculosis (TB) with a focus on novel TB drug development and evaluation. The successful applicant will be required to work primarily on <em>in vitro</em> and <em>ex vivo</em> screening of drug candidates. The work will be conducted at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research and the new Life and Mind Building in central Oxford.</div><br> <div>The role will include microbiological techniques, assay development and optimisation, performing immunological evaluations, and analysing, interpreting and presenting data. Attention to detail is essential. The postholder will have excellent organisational and laboratory management skills, and will be a team-player able to support other members of the group including junior staff, graduate and undergraduate project students as required. Some travel to collaborator institutes (particularly Birkbeck, University of London) will be required for training and tech-transfer.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is full-time and available from 1st July 2025 for a fixed term till 29th February 2028.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025; interviews are likely to be scheduled for June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Communications and Events Officer
Closes: May 9, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications and Events Officer at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial resistance (IOI) based at the University of Oxford. The postholder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide range of communications content to showcase the impact of the IOI and its scientific programmes. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role will involve supporting the implementation and delivery of the IOI communications strategy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will create a wide range of science communications content and activities including writing and disseminating press releases about latest research, writing science spotlights on IOI’s researchers, updating the IOI website, and managing social media channels. They will also support the monitoring and evaluation of communications activity/campaign performance, using appropriate analytics and suggest ideas for improvements for future strategy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The IOI Communications and Events Office will support the planning and organisation of internal and external events including the annual IOI early career researcher conference.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post will report to the Head of Communications and Events and will liaise with numerous other staff across the wider University.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be educated to degree Level (or equivalent professional experience) in STEM and have a passion for science communication. You must be able to demonstrable experience of science communications and engagement activities and have demonstrable experience of working with external stakeholders and communities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a fixed term position available on a full time basis.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. For further details, including selection criteria, please check the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for this position is midday on 9 May 2025 and in person interviews are anticipated to be held during the week of 19 May 2025.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div> </div>Undergraduate Studies Officer
Closes: May 9, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Chemistry is seeking a full-time Undergraduate Studies Officer to join our friendly and dynamic academic administration team to deliver a varied, complex and stimulating workstream.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a responsible and demanding role which is critical to the successful delivery of our 4-year undergraduate MChem degree programme. You will work closely with the Undergraduate Studies Administrator to ensure the smooth and effective running of the programme which, with around 750 students on course, is one of the University’s largest undergraduate degree courses. This will involve work across all aspects of the course, including administration for the examining process, timetabling and supporting the delivery of teaching, coordinating the allocation of Part II research supervisors, collating student feedback, and organising events such as open days.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, a high level of attention to detail, a helpful and welcoming attitude, and a desire to provide an outstanding service to students, visitors and members of staff. You will be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, taking a proactive approach to tasks and problem solving, as well as cooperatively within a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should read the job description before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award and is committed to equality and valuing diversity and welcomes applications from minority groups.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 9th May 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on 28th or 29th May and will be held in person.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biotechnology
Closes: May 12, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,923 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join the lab of Professor Harrison Steel at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford.  The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed-term for up to eighteen months.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The research project will focus on the intersection of robotics, automation, and biotechnology, with an interdisciplinary team working to build this new paradigm of environmentally-friendly and functional living materials, which can be used in diverse application domains. The project team includes leaders in biotechnology, design, and engineering across Northumbria, Oxford, and Imperial, as well as start-ups and SME collaborators who are already bringing novel materials to market.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of a PhD, in fields relating to biotechnology, engineering, and/or automation/manufacturing. You should have an interest in innovative problem solving and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in software development and application to automated instruments or robotics would be advantageous.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harrison Steel (email: harrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk).  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>12 May 2024</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, that includes a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit the advertised position), a CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology
Closes: May 12, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: £48,235 – £57,255 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology to work with the groups of Prof Harrison Steel and Prof Antonis Papachristodoulou at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford.  The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed-term for up to thirty six months with the possibility of extension.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is part of the recently funded EPSRC Programme Grant <em>“EEBio: Efficient engineering and control of predictable and reliable biotechnologies”,</em> a collaboration between the universities of Oxford, Bristol, and Imperial College as well as more than two dozen industry and academic partners. The research project will develop new technologies underpinning Synthetic/Engineering Biology, with the goal of transforming the field to add reliability, robustness, and predictability throughout the biological design process. This will be addressed with a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with the team developing new robotic and experimental hardware, software, wetware, and theory, with these “pillars” of the programme contributing solutions to three key application challenges in Biomedicine, Sustainability, and Agriculture. This fast-paced project will give the candidate the opportunity to develop new skills by working closely with our interdisciplinary team, and build their international profile including via work with our academic and SME collaborators.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This interdisciplinary project can benefit from the expertise of candidates from diverse backgrounds and can be fit into the larger programme strategy depending on the candidate’s strengths and interests. As such applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil) with experience in fields such as Bioengineering, Robotics and Automation, Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Biological/Engineering Sciences. You should have an interest in innovative problem solving, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harrison Steel (email: harrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk)  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on the 12th May 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, that includes a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit the advertised position), a CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Inertial Confinement Fusion Research
Closes: May 14, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 7: £38,674 -£46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Inertial Confinement Fusion Research</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The UK Programme of Laser Inertial Fusion Technology for Energy (UPLiFT) is a 4 year £10M research programme funded by the UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. UPLiFT’s goal is to develop key science and technologies which will be required to realise power generation via laser inertial fusion; Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE). The successful candidate will be a member of a large multi-disciplinary team working on UPLiFT’s Physics work package (others include the development of IFE lasers and implosion targets).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At plasma conditions such as those found in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) implosions transport of charged particles is a challenging problem that is difficult to simulate as well as diagnose in experiments. For example, particle velocities can reach relativistic values in the tail of the momentum distribution. Understanding how these relativistic electrons are transported through the plasma is a complex multi-scale problem that requires accurate sub-grid models (e.g., Particle-in-Cell or Vlasov codes) coupled to a hydrodynamic simulation. In general, charged-particle transport is a non-trivial task, not only because of the large computational resources that are needed, but also because it is prone to undetermined error propagation and validation and because it is intertwined with multi-scale, turbulent dynamics. Reliable experiments that can validate those models are missing. This projects will address all, or some, of these challenges.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are looking for a postdoc to drive the development of an in-depth understanding of transport in plasmas, including via methods based upon Molecular Dynamics and Particle-in-Cell techniques as well as experiments. We also envision that the ideal candidates will provide support to experimentalists and/or directly drive those investigations with simulations and data analysis, as well as providing interpretation of the data. Depending on the specific attitudes and interests of the candidate the job may focus more on the preparation and design of those experiments or, alternatively, to perform large-scale simulations for experiments planned at facilities such as the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Omega laser facility at the University of Rochester.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. This may include lecturing, small group teaching, and tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should hold a PhD, or be close to obtaining of one, in physics or a related field and have a background in computational plasma physics or experimental plasma physics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Previous experience (experimental or theoretical) in plasma physics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Candidates are expected to be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment. We would like the posts to start as soon as possible.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof Gianluca Gregori (Gianluca.gregori@physics.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday (UK time) 14 May 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Biology
Closes: May 14, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Biology on a collaborative project between the Fitz-James and McLean labs investigating the molecular mechanisms of insect polyphenism.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Polyphenism is an extreme case of plasticity in which individuals can adopt highly distinct phenotypic identities depending on environmental conditions. One such case occurs in the pea aphid <em>Acyrthosiphon pisum</em>, in which females can develop into winged or non-winged morphs, triggered by crowding. Aphid females reproduce parthenogenetically, highlighting the fact that these phenotypic differences are due to epigenetic factors and representing a useful system to study these differences in the absence of genetic variation. This project will investigate the epigenetic signals that underpin aphid wing polyphenism at the molecular level, using techniques such as ATAC-seq and Cut&Run, coupled with gene expression analysis by RNA-seq.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be a highly motivated individual, with experience in molecular biology research in aphids. You will be responsible for managing and carrying out your own research project combining expertise between two groups within the department. You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD and have experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to present your work and contribute to publications is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is advertised for an initial period of 1 year with a possibility of extension for an additional year. However, the post-holder will be expected to apply for independently-funded fellowships or contribute to the securing of additional funding required to carry on the project beyond this time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Fitz-James at maximilian.fitz-james@biology.ox.ac.uk.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is full time and is available from 14 July 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late May 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.</div> </div>Senior Python Developer for Computer Vision
Closes: May 15, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Senior Developer in Computer Vision to join the Control Group at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford.  The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed-term to 31.03.2026, with possible extension to 31.06.2026 subject to funding partner decision.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The project will focus on scaling-up development our computer vision software for quantitative microscopy, Deep Learning for Time-lapse Analysis (DeLTA). You will be responsible for implementing a graphical user interface, extend the software with real-time processing capabilities, and packaging DeLTA in a cross-platform installer. Additionally, you will explore routes for commercialising certain features of DeLTA, potentially resulting in a spin-off company.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess expertise in Python and experience in software management and release. Optionally, you will also have experience in computer vision applications and quantitative microscopy. Finally you will possess excellent communication skills for a highly interdisciplinary environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jean-Baptiste Lugagne (email: jean-baptiste.lugagne@eng.ox.ac.uk). </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on the 15th May 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of your previous professional experience and interests, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Accounts Payable Assistant
Closes: May 16, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: Grade 4 £27,838 – £31,459 per annum (pro rata for part time appointments) – Inclusive of Oxford University Weighting
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the Finance Team at the Department of Engineering Science based in central Oxford. The post is part time, 0.5 FTE.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for processes and queries relating to Purchase Orders and Accounts Payable. You will also administer the departmental credit cards and be responsible for a small amount of Accounts Receivable. Working with the Procurement Officer, the role supports the department by maintaining the smooth operation of the Purchase to Pay system, ensuring orders are processed appropriately, suppliers are paid on time, and risk is managed effectively.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should have experience of financial administration, ideally in a finance office or finance environment. You should have a high level of numeracy and attention to detail and the ability to understand financial concepts and regulations including VAT.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Laura Griffin (email: Laura.Griffin@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on the 16th May 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing the 26th May 2025.</div> </div>Research Assistant in Just Energy Systems
Closes: May 20, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 6: £34,982-£40,855
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Just Energy Systems to join the Energy and Power research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Osney).  The post is funded by the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and the Strategic Hydrogen Integration for Effective Low-Carbon Development (SHIELD) in Ukraine project and is fixed-term until 31 March 2026.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>CCG is a £95m UK ODA-funded research programme running until March 2030, helping developing countries take a path of low carbon development whilst simultaneously unlocking profitable investment in green infrastructure, opening up new markets and supporting delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SHIELD is a £1.7m FCDO-funded research initiative that focuses on assessing the potential of green hydrogen and ammonia within Ukraine’s energy system. The successful candidate will join the Energy and Power Group and support the team’s work on place-based decision-making, with a particular focus on equitable energy planning and energy access. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The ethos of EPG is focused on developing individuals to reach their goals, developing real- world tools and techniques for sustainable energy systems and to celebrate diversity. A hybrid working pattern is normal practice for the group, along with a range of other benefits including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant first degree, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in energy systems or energy access, and its application to policy and/or economic analysis, and be proficient in Python programming, data analytics, energy systems modelling, geospatial and computational methods.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gemma Watson  (email: gemma.watson@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>20 May 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a 2-page supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV (3-pages maximum) and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Interviews will take place on 30 May and 2 June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Senior Research Associate in Just Energy Systems
Closes: May 20, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 8: £48235 - £57255
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Just Energy Systems to join the Energy and Power research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Osney).  The post is funded by the FCDO and is fixed-term to 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will join the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and the Strategic Hydrogen Integration for Effective Low-Carbon Development (SHIELD) in Ukraine project. CCG is a £95m UK ODA-funded research programme running until March 2030, helping developing countries take a path of low carbon development whilst simultaneously unlocking profitable investment in green infrastructure, opening up new markets and supporting delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SHIELD is a £1.7m FCDO-funded research initiative that focuses on assessing the potential of green hydrogen and ammonia within Ukraine’s energy system. You will be responsible for working on complex engineering problems, such as infrastructure development, system planning, and design specification in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts, working in fields of geospatial analysis, development economics, electrical and transport system planning, system modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis, data science, and machine learning. You will perform stakeholder engagement and on-the-ground data collection in LMIC contexts and manage relationships with high-level government officials.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The ethos of the Energy and Power Group is focused on developing individuals to reach their goals, developing real- world tools and techniques for sustainable energy systems and to celebrate diversity. A hybrid working pattern is normal practice for the group, along with a range of other benefits including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days’ annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You should possess a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with post-qualification research experience, possess specialist knowledge of geospatial energy modelling and optimization in Python and GIS, plus experience of stakeholder engagement challenging geopolitical contexts.  There is the possibility to underfill at Grade 7 (£38,674- £46,913p.a.) if the candidate holds a relevant PhD/DPhil or is near completion (please note that ‘near completion’ means that you must have submitted your thesis) and has the relevant experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gemma Watson (gemma.watson@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>20 May 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (3-pages maximum), including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV (3-pages maximum) and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Interviews are expected to take place on 30 May and 2 June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Micromechanical Modelling of Thermoplastic Elastomers
Closes: May 31, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Brassart research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by EPSRC, for a duration of 24 months.</div><br> <div>The project aim’s to develop new constitutive models to describe the mechanical behaviour of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs). These polymers are increasingly being developed as a sustainable alternative to conventional rubbers, thanks to their re-processability, recyclability, and design flexibility. A micromechanical approach will be adopted to link key microstructure parameters (hard phase content, length of the soft segments) to the macroscopic properties. This project is supported by the Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Manufacturing (SCHEMA) Hub, funded by EPSRC, which gathers researchers from across the UK along with industry partners to tackle grand challenges related to sustainable polymer manufacturing.</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for the theoretical developments underpinning the model, its numerical implementation in a finite element code, and its validation against experimental data in collaboration with experimental collaborators. You will also engage with the hub activities, and liaise with academic and industry partners within the SCHEMA hub to develop new collaborations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess a strong background and established expertise in Solid Mechanics, including nonlinear aspects. Previous experience in developing advanced constitutive models, particularly for rubber-like materials, is desirable.</div><br> <div>Informal inquiries may be addressed to Laurence Brassart (email: laurence.brassart@eng.ox.ac.uk) For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ Only online applications received before midday on 31st May can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Polymer; Solid Mechanics; Mechanics of Materials; Computational Mechanics; Statistical Mechanics</div> </div>Senior Scientific Researcher in Single-Molecule Biophysics
Closes: May 31, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are looking to hire an outstanding senior scientific staff member to support our group’s research, which focuses on studying DNA and chromatin replication at the single-molecule level. You will form part of the research team core and support the wider group by leading outstanding research and development in single-molecule biophysics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the project</strong></div><br> <div>In this project, you will design and implement novel forms of biophysical instrumentation (e.g. advanced optical tweezers and magnetic tweezers, single-molecule fluorescence, novel single-molecule approaches to DNA sequencing, integration with cryo-EM) with the goal of maximizing their contributions to the understanding of DNA replication and/or chromatin organization. You will propose and/or implement technical advances on single-molecule instruments and use them together with graduate students and postdocs to acquire data on DNA replication and/or chromatin organization. An aptitude in instrumentation development and quantitative biophysics, a willingness to acquire relevant knowledge into the photophysics of fluorescent labels, and an interest in guiding, coaching, and training graduate students and postdocs in their scientific and technical development, are essential. The overall goal is to provide novel and sound single-molecule biophysical insights into DNA replication and/or chromatin organization to advance these exciting fields.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><br> <div>For this innovative, interdisciplinary project, we are looking a (bio)physicist, with:</div><br> <div>•       A successfully completed Ph.D. degree in biophysics or optical physics.</div><br> <div>•       Practical experience and scientific maturity in the above areas.</div><br> <div>•       Strong aptitude and interest in biophysical instrumentation and microscopy, and willingness to acquire related knowledge e.g. photophysics.</div><br> <div>•       Professional experience with force spectroscopy (e.g. optical tweezers, magnetic tweezers, or atomic force microscopy) or single-molecule fluorescence methodologies.</div><br> <div>•       Strong skills in hardware-software interfacing and demonstrable ability to interface and collaborate with experts in programming.</div><br> <div>•       An independent, well-organized, and reliable work style.</div><br> <div>•       Track record of obtaining scientific funding.</div><br> <div>•       Leadership ability to guide, coach, and train graduate students and postdocs in the context of an interdisciplinary team.</div><br> <div>•       Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong interest in the broader field of biophysics that will contribute to the interactive lab culture.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We look for friendly and driven colleagues to enrich our team. UK visa costs and NHS surcharge fees will be covered. <strong>We would like to welcome our new colleague by the summer or fall of 2025. </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Who are we?</strong></div><br> <div><strong>The Nynke Dekker Lab</strong> ( <a rel="nofollow" href="https://nynkedekkerlab.web.ox.ac.uk">https://nynkedekkerlab.web.ox.ac.uk</a>) is a highly successful single-molecule biophysics research lab based in the Department of Physics and the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Discovery at the University of Oxford. The lab focuses its studies on understanding DNA replication and chromatin organization from a quantitative perspective both <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em>. The lab employs state-of-the-art biophysical techniques (e.g. advanced single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, optical and magnetic tweezers) together with in-house molecular biology and biochemistry, all housed in a brand-new building with high quality laboratory spaces. Studying the dynamics of DNA replication and chromatin organization at the single-molecule level requires broad and integrated expertise; as such, we employ outstanding international scientists trained in biophysics, biochemistry, and cell biology who work together enthusiastically as a multidisciplinary team. You will be part of this group and will interact actively with current members.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Information and application</strong></div><br> <div>If you're excited about contributing to innovative biophysical research and collaborating with a talented team, we’d love to hear from you!</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For more information about these positions, or to apply, please contact Prof. Nynke Dekker, e-mail: nynke.dekker@physics.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications should include a motivated cover letter of application, a detailed CV, and the names and contact information of three references, with the final deadline for applications being 12 noon on <strong>31 May</strong><strong>, 2025</strong>.</div> </div>Research Software Engineer
Closes: June 4, 2025, noon; salary: not specified
<div> <p></p><div>We invite applications for a <strong>Research Software Engineer</strong> to join the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opig.stats.ox.ac.uk/">Oxford Protein Informatics Group</a>  (OPIG). This exciting position is unique within the University and will provide an unrivalled and privileged opportunity to interact directly between a highly productive academic group and many pharmaceutical companies.  The project is pioneering an academic business model for how to achieve simultaneously the ideal of fully open software while sustaining a long-term funding stream.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is offered on a <strong>permanent</strong> basis and is <strong>full-time</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants will have completed a relevant PhD/DPhil with post-qualification research experience. Relevant areas of research include computational chemistry, structural biology/bioinformatics, statistics, machine learning, computer science or mathematics. They will have a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in computational chemistry or structural biology/bioinformatics, experience with coding in a wide variety of languages and platforms, Python in particular. They would also have Prior experience of collaboratively developing software tools in the areas of computational chemistry, structural biology/bioinformatics, statistics or machine learning.  More requirements will be found on the Job Description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to directly to <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:hr@stats.ox.ac.uk">hr@stats.ox.ac.uk</a>,  by the closing date. The subject line of the email should include the job title and vacancy number (<strong>Research Software Engineer,</strong> <strong>179234</strong>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please direct informal enquiries about the post to Prof. Charlotte Deane <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:deane@stats.ox.ac.uk">deane@stats.ox.ac.uk</a> quoting vacancy reference 179234.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>12.00 noon (UK time) on Wednesday, 4th June 2025</strong> can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held between <strong>Wednesday 11th June and Friday 13th June 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div> </div>