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All vacancies within Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
There are currently 22 vacancies within Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS):
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory and Research Technician | May 7, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Electroactive Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering | May 7, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum |
| Programme Administrator (Maternity cover) | May 7, 2024, noon | Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum |
| Programme Manager | May 7, 2024, noon | Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum |
| Research Technician | May 7, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 per annum |
| HR Officer (fixed term) | May 10, 2024, noon | Grade 5: £ 28,759 - £33,966 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Human-AI Collaboration | May 10, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | May 10, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £40,521 p.a. |
| IBME Finance Portfolio Manager | May 13, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gas Turbine Aerothermal Performance | May 13, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 |
| Programme Manager - Visual Geometry Group | May 13, 2024, noon | Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum |
| Senior Research Associate in Robotics and AI for Healthcare | May 13, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum |
| Undergraduate Assistant | May 13, 2024, noon | Grade 4: £25,138 - £28,759 per annum, with a discretionary range up to £31,396 |
| Senior Research Associate in Quantum Device Control | May 14, 2024, noon | Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mathematical Foundations of Data Science | May 15, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,205 - £44,263 per annum |
| Departmental Safety Officer | May 20, 2024, noon | Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with a discretionary range up to £59,421 |
| Electrician | May 22, 2024, noon | Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioacoustic Ecological Monitoring | May 22, 2024, noon | Grade 7: £36,024 -£44,263 per annum |
| Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Control Engineering) | June 3, 2024, noon | Associate Professor (Tf-University): Combined University and College salary from £52,815 p.a. to £70,918 p.a. plus substantial additional benefits including a housing allowance of £10,492 p.a. |
| Deputy Head of Staff Student Workshop | June 10, 2024, noon | Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant 1 for the LZ Experiment | June 18, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant 2 for the LZ Experiment | June 18, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263 per annum |
Laboratory and Research Technician
Closes: May 7, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966
<div> <p></p><div>The Section of Molecular Plant Biology (Department of Biology) is seeking to recruit a Research Technician. This is a full-time post funded by the BBSRC, working under the direction of Professor Paul Jarvis on the molecular mechanisms of chloroplast functions in plants. We are looking for a suitably experienced researcher to provide technical support and scientific expertise to the research group. The work is to be conducted in the Department of Biology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder should have: Experience in molecular biology techniques; Experience of working in a biological research laboratory with minimal supervision using own initiative; Previous experience of managing laboratory stocks and supplies; Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to learn new methods and skills; Experience in accurate data record keeping and analysis, including use of computers and graphics software to assist in interpretation and presentation of the results; Willingness to carry out routine biological practices, e.g., sterilisation, autoclaving/washing glassware, etc.; Good English communication skills, both written and oral; Appropriate higher education qualification in a relevant subject.</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, fixed term until 5 February 2026 and available immediately.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Tuesday 7 May 2024, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-May 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Electroactive Biomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
Closes: May 7, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant who will work with Professor Malavika Nair and the SMARTBio Team to develop prototype regenerative and therapeutic technologies for cardiac tissue engineering using extracellular matrix derived constructs, at the Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Botnar Research Centre, Headington.  The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed-term until April 2027.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be joining the team as part of the BIONIC Hearts EPSRC New Investigator Award granted to Prof. Nair, which aims to expand existing expertise on the development of electroactive biopolymers for regenerative and therapeutic applications. You will be tasked with designing, fabricating, and validating devices to aid the stimulation and maturation of cardiomyocytes in collaboration with Prof. Christopher Toepfer at the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in fields such as biomedical, electrical or materials engineering, together with relevant experience.  You should also have sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes (i.e. experience with fabricating electronics and cell culture), as well as excellent communication skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Malavika Nair (email: malavika.nair@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>7 May 2024</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 three referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> <br> <br>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>Programme Administrator (Maternity cover)
Closes: May 7, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Are you looking for a new program Administrator position? If so, we have an excellent opportunity role for a highly motivated Programme Administrator to join the IOI team at Biology department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the IOI PMO Lead, you will assist the Science Leads and the Programme Managers to ensure that the general day-to-day programme administration of the IOI work runs smoothly, and that University and departmental procedures are followed.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will already have professional programme management and administrative experience, ensuring that both day to day programme administrative activities and ad hoc work are completed to a high standard. You will work closely with research and operational staff in the IOI, as well as with external collaborators at all levels. While this collaborative approach will be a key feature of your role, you will also be required to work independently, taking the lead in initiatives and exercising sound judgement and discretion in a complex environment. You will be able to handle a demanding and varied workload, managing your time and prioritising your work effectively. You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who welcomes the opportunity to engage in a range of activities, contribute effectively to a wider team, and who is able to respond positively to new challenges.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder is expected to foster a culture of one team approach in achieving research and project delivery excellence, high customer service and professional standards, compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative compliance, as well as providing best practice support and guidance.</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 maternity cover and available from 1st June 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 7th May 2024 , interviews are likely to be scheduled for the week starting 20th May 2024. 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.</strong></div><br> <div> </div> </div>Programme Manager
Closes: May 7, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Programme Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The role is full-time (although 30 hours a week would be considered) and is based in Central Oxford. The post is fixed-term for three years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Programme Manager you will primarily oversee research programmes and projects in the Department of Engineering Science. This is a challenging role to support the development and delivery of projects and will require coordination with external UK and overseas partners. You will work with a variety of key stakeholders including academic leaders, external funding partners and other university staff. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You must have experience of administration or project management in a complex organisation. Proven financial aptitude with the ability to produce financial reports is essential, as are strong communication and relationship building skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Hybrid working is available for this position.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow (email: Louise.Bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on the 7th May 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, 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>Research Technician
Closes: May 7, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Technician. This is a full-time post, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the John Fell Fund for 12 months, working under the direction of Dr. Tina Schreier in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The responsibilities/duties of the postholder will be to undertake research work as directed by the supervisor. The postholder will provide support in establishing an efficient transformation protocol for the C4 plant <em>Gynandropsis gynandra.</em> The work will primarily involve plant transformation and tissue culture.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The postholder should have experience of plant tissue culture and a proven record of successfully maintaining sterile in vitro cultures. Molecular biology skills and experience of working with minimal supervision are required, along with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to learn new methods and skills. A proven track record of accurate record keeping, and data analysis is essential. The successful applicant will have good communication skills and will be educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references. 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 a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time position and is available from 01 June 2024. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 07 May 2024</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Tina Schreier at: tina.schreier@biology.ox.ac.uk</div> </div>HR Officer (fixed term)
Closes: May 10, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 5: £ 28,759 - £33,966 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>This role is open to internal applicants only, secondments will be considered (minimum 1 year)</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An excellent opportunity has arisen for a fixed term HR Officer in the Department of Chemistry for a period of up to 2 years.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the Deputy Head of HR, you will be working with a Senior HR Officer and three other HR Officers in a high activity department. The role involves providing an HR service for specific allocated groups within the Department, building effective working relationships with the Principal Investigators and their staff, performing and overseeing end to end processes in relation to the co-ordination of recruitment, from application stage through to appointment and induction. You will provide generalist HR administration and support, overseeing work permit information for the department and providing policy assistance in relation to the University’s processes and procedures.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful applicant will have previous HR generalist experience, ideally gained within a Higher Education environment. You will have excellent communications skills, and the ability to build strong and effective working relationships with a range of people. The role requires high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and you will need to be well organised and able to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines. You will have good IT skills using Microsoft Office, and you will ideally have knowledge of People XD or other Oracle based HR systems.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You would be part of a dynamic and supportive HR Team in a department that supports and encourages professional development and training. The University also offers a wide range of benefits including an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days annual leave and a range of family friendly benefits.The post is located at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford and we would be happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements. Whilst this is a full time role we would consider a part-time appointment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on <strong>10 May 2024</strong> can be considered. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity and welcomes applications from minority groups.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Human-AI Collaboration
Closes: May 10, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are looking for a creative and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the new Turing AI World-Leading Fellowship research programme led by Professor Alison Noble. This exciting and ambitious research aims to develop new AI for shared human-AI decision-making in healthcare imaging. Topics in the research programme include single- and multi-modal video-based human-machine collaboration, federated learning for healthcare collaboration and partnership, applied research to understand human skill in healthcare settings, and an investigation of different AI scientist career mobility schemes.  The researcher will be part of the Noble research group at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, based at the Old Road Campus in Headington. This full-time post is funded by the UKRI and is fixed term for up to 2 years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for the design and testing of machine-learning based algorithms for HAIC. You will work with clinical domain experts to develop tools and evaluate them.  The choice of the specific clinical task(s) will be defined in the initial phase of the project which will involve discussions with clinical groups interested in HAIC.</div><br> <div>You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in machine learning, computer vision or biomedical image analysis, together with relevant experience.  Publications/presentations in top conferences and journals in the discipline of work including as a first author is essential, as well as experience of original deep learning in imaging architecture design and evaluation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Alison Noble (alison.noble@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>10 May 2024</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
Closes: May 10, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £40,521 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>This postdoc position will be part of an exciting project exploring the principles of biodiversity and sustainability with an emphasis on quantifying large mammal movement, decision-making, and population dynamics. The postdoc selected in this project will develop quantitative models to produce movement, decision, and population estimates from a diversity of data sources including, but not limited to, camera traps, GPS collars, and acoustic sensors. The selected candidate will have experience of coding and running computer simulations of dynamic complex systems. Experience with technological sensor development for empirical data collection would also be valuable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The selected candidate will have a PhD, or be close to finishing a PhD, in quantitative ecology, or equivalent. The post is initially offered for 18 months with the possibility of extension. The project will start in June 2024, but a later start date can be arranged.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>Applications should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references. 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>This post is full time and available from 1st June 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 10th May 2024 interviews are likely to be scheduled for late May 2024. 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>IBME Finance Portfolio Manager
Closes: May 13, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a new role of IBME Finance Portfolio Manager to support the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science.  You will be expected to deliver a high quality, efficient and effective service across all aspects of financial administration, financial analysis/forecasting, and financial reporting, together with the development of robust and efficient procedures, ensuring full compliance with the University’s Financial Regulations and policies.  This full-time post is permanent and is based at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Headington.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will support all financial aspects of our rapidly growing biomedical engineering research, which involves extensive collaborations with other Oxford departments across the MPLS and Medical Sciences Divisions of the University, funders, industrial collaborators and government. You will play a critical part in ensuring financial discipline in the submission of applications and subsequent expenditure of research budgets, and in developing the financial strategy for sustainable growth of biomedical engineering research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work closely with the IBME Director and the IBME Administrator, as part of the professional services team of the IBME, providing institute-level financial reporting and forecasting. Within the wider department you will work closely with colleagues in the Research Administration and HR teams, and your colleagues in the Finance Team, to provide accurate budgets and forecasts of research activity and overhead recovery.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You should be educated to degree level or hold equivalent experience, with evidence of strong intellectual, numerical and analytical skills.  You should also have a full or part CCAB accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA or CIMA), or with equivalent experience in a finance role, as well as demonstrate financial aptitude with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce clear and concise financial/research reports.  Proven experience of financial operations and financial management in a complex and challenging environment, including financial planning, analysis and budgetary control are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits 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>•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div>•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr David Trenchard (david.trenchard@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>13 May 2024</strong> can be considered.  You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (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 Gas Turbine Aerothermal Performance
Closes: May 13, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263
<div> <p></p><div>An exciting full-time opportunity is available for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gas Turbine Aerothermal Performance, to join the Oxford Turbine Research Facility (OTRF) team at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute (Osney Mead). This is a fantastic opportunity to develop next generation component technology, and contribute towards its inclusion in current and future Rolls-Royce civil aerospace products. If you are interested in aerothermal experiments and with a close collaboration with industry, this position will be rewarding.     </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This project will examine the thermal performance of next generation turbine blade cooling concepts with close working with our industrial partner Rolls-Royce. Optimising turbine aerothermal efficiency is key to the viability of sustainable aviation fuels. The Oxford Turbine Research Facility is a world-leading and highly engine-representative facility that delivers thermal assessment akin to engine thermal paint tests using advanced IR measurements techniques. We examine performance experimentally, and use numerical / analytical analysis to model and understand behaviour.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for the design and thermal performance assessment of a range of turbine blade geometries and novel cooling concepts. You will also be responsible for the design of a novel combustor simulator for the facility. It is expected that your work would contribute towards advancing the state of the art in gas turbine cooling technologies and highly impact current and future engine design at Rolls-Royce.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion). Proven experience in aerothermal experiments and/or turbine design is essential. Experience in data analysis, design using FEA and CAD packages, as well as CFD is also desirable.  Good time management, organisation and ability to work effectively in a team and individually will also be essential to deliver the project.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Paul Beard (email: paul.beard@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>13 May 2024</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>Programme Manager - Visual Geometry Group
Closes: May 13, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a  Programme Manager to join the Visual Geometry Group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The role is full-time (although 30 hours a week would be considered) and is based in Central Oxford. The post is fixed-term for three years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Programme Manager you will provide management support and guidance for a variety of projects under the direction of Professor Zisserman and Professor Vedaldi. You will need to understand research funding arrangements, advise on budgets and expenditure on research projects, support grant applications, help with onboarding of new staff/students and navigate governance issues such as data protection, export control and ethics. You will work with a variety of key stakeholders, external partners and other university staff.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You must have experience of administration or project management in a complex organisation. Proven financial aptitude with the ability to produce financial reports is essential, as are strong communication and relationship building skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Hybrid working is available for this position.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow (email: Louise.Bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on the 13th May 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, 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 Robotics and AI for Healthcare
Closes: May 13, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Research Associate in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Healthcare, to work within the recently established Podium Institute for Sports Medicine at the University of Oxford. This full-time post is initially fixed term for 1 year and potentially extendable for a further 2 years, subject to funding. The postholder will work under the supervision of Professor Liang He.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Established in October 2022, the Podium Institute sits within the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) in the University’s Department of Engineering Science and is supported by a £25m 10-year donation to the University. It constitutes a world-unique ecosystem within which to develop and validate new technologies for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of sport injuries, with a particular emphasis on safety rather than performance in the community and youth sport (11-18 years of age).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of pioneering researchers, with the primary aim to develop cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies that will revolutionize how we understand and respond to human behaviour in both real-time and long-term contexts. You will play a crucial role in the design and creation of innovative wearable robotics, sensor technologies, or complex algorithms for human behaviour modeling. These may include wearable robotics, smart clothing, and any other relevant robotic technologies. Your responsibilities will encompass developing new robotic hardware and computational models to interpret and predict human behavior using soft sensors, wearable exoskeleton, and advanced simulation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be expected to devote a substantial portion of your research time to the field of Sports Medicine. Examples of areas of research are: i) developing hardware robotic simulators of human anatomical model with soft actuators, soft sensors, and 3D printing technologies to evidence the change of sports regulations or testing new protective devices; ii) developing wearable robotics that can assist the training of young athletes, providing additional protection or guidance; iii) develop models of digital athletes to study the relationship between sports injuries, behaviours in sports and training instruction; iv) develop assistive robotics that can support the rehabilitation process of athletic injuries. Additionally, you will have the chance of working in other areas of soft robotic research for healthcare applications with world-leading engineering and clinical teams who aim to have a real impact on individuals’ lives.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post-qualification experience in the field of robotics, biomedical engineering, information engineering, computer science or other field relevant to the proposed area of research.  You will also have proven programming experience in Python MATLAB or C/C++ and experience on programming microcontrollers for wearable devices.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will help ensure healthy and vibrant research environment within The Podium Institute for Sports Medicine at the University of Oxford. This will involve leading, devising, coordinating, and supervising research projects in this area, including the work involved in the collaborations with project partners, guidance to researchers and students, and applying for further funding to underpin the research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Liang He (liang.he@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>Monday, 13 May 2024</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload your CV, a supporting statement, a research proposal, and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please read the job description document for more details.</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>Undergraduate Assistant
Closes: May 13, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 4: £25,138 - £28,759 per annum, with a discretionary range up to £31,396
<div> <p></p><div>This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team supporting two Biology courses: our 4-year MBiol undergraduate course and our DPhil in Biology. You will provide a professional, effective level of support, respecting confidentiality and regulatory processes and contributing to the Department’s commitment to inclusivity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your duties will focus on support for Years 2 and 3 of the MBiol, including organisation comprehensive administrative support for examinations. You will also provide more general support for the student administration team during times of peak workload. You will have the opportunity to undertake training as required to enhance your ability to perform well in your role, including GDPR training to manage confidential data.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have outstanding team working skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to process a high volume of transactional work accurately and on time. Good IT literacy and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential. Administrative experience in a higher education environment is desirable, but not essential.</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>The post is available full time or part time (minimum 80% of full time).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The location of work will be in the Department of Biology, Oxford. Some hybrid working is available, in agreement with the line manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> If you would like to discuss the role and the department informally, please contact Wendy Yeates, Undergraduate Officer, via email: <a rel="nofollow" href="wendy.yeates@biology.ox.ac.uk"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:wendy.yeates@biology.ox.ac.uk">wendy.yeates@biology.ox.ac.uk</a> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on <strong>Monday 13 May 2024</strong>. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> Interviews will be held on <strong>Friday 24 May 2024</strong>.</div> </div>Senior Research Associate in Quantum Device Control
Closes: May 14, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a motivated and Talented experimentalist for a full-time Senior Research Associate in Quantum Thermodynamics within Professor Ares’ research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is externally funded and is fixed-term to the 11th June 2026.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For quantum computers to be used practically, a large number of qubits need to be controlled with absolute precision and without errors. This is an extremely difficult task. The need to calibrate individual qubits, either to maximise fidelity initially or when parameters drift, constitutes a complicated and repetitive process, requiring deep understanding of the set-up and “muscle memory”. This process remains specific to the qubit type and limited to a handful of qubits. You will develop scalable and autonomous calibration frameworks to optimise quantum device performance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will help ensure a healthy and vibrant research environment within Natalia Ares’s Research Group. This will involve leading, devising, coordinating and supervising research projects in this area, including the work involved in the collaborations with project partners, guidance to researchers and students, and winning further funding to underpin the research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess a Ph.D/D.Phil with post qualification experience. You should possess the ability to develop new research projects and raise research funds through making grant applications. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Natalia Ares (email: natalia.ares@eng.ox.ac.uk)</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 applications received before midday on the 14th May 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Mathematical Foundations of Data Science
Closes: May 15, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,205 - £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on an exciting new project to address significant mathematical and engineering challenges arising from multidimensional big data.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position will be based at the Mathematical Institute, and form a key part of a substantial new Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis (CIMDA) funded by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission. It is available full time for 12 months. The position is available for an immediate start.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will work with leading researchers in stochastic analysis and data science at Oxford as part of a larger, multidisciplinary team. They will manage and conduct their own academic research and administrative activities, write up their results for publication and participate fully in the activities of the research community at Oxford. Potential research directions include, but are not limited to, scalable optimization algorithm development and analysis; stochastic processes and rough paths; reduced precision and parallel-in-time computations; high-dimensional matrices and tensors and their decompositions; hypergraphs models; learning of non-Euclidean data; and sparse deep neural networks.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge and research experience in one or more of the areas of data science, machine learning, numerical analysis, optimization, scientific computing and their applications, to work within established research programmes. They will have excellent communication skills, 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 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>Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk</a>), quoting vacancy reference 172244.</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 a full list of publications and a statement of research interests. You will be asked to provide the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. <strong>(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure reference letters are sent directly to <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:references@maths.ox.ac.uk">references@maths.ox.ac.uk</a> by the closing date).</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on <strong>Wednesday 15 May 2024</strong> can be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this vacancy please click the “apply” link below.</div> </div>Departmental Safety Officer
Closes: May 20, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with a discretionary range up to £59,421
<div> <p></p><div>Are you an experienced Health & Safety Officer who could contribute to a growing and vibrant academic department? We are seeking a full-time Departmental Safety Officer to join the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A proactive approach will be required to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation across multiple sites with approximately 1200 staff and graduate students, engaged in a diverse range of activities spanning biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electronic and mechanical engineering and associated support services. You will implement good practice as well as keeping up to date with health and safety legislation and university policy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should be a member of a recognized occupational safety and health organization (e.g. MIOSH) or hold similar recognized accreditation, or equivalent relevant experience at an appropriate level in the workplace. You should be educated to NVQ level 4 or higher (e.g. HND, degree) in a relevant subject (e.g. science, engineering). You should hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification. Specific experience and expertise in a number of safety areas from among: mechanical systems, PUWER, high pressure gases and systems, DSEAR, cryogenics, radiation protection, battery systems, fire safety, nano technology, workshops is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Joanna.Rhodes@eng.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on the 20th May 2024 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>Electrician
Closes: May 22, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Physics seeks to appoint an electrical technician to join their multi skilled in -house building services team.  This is an interesting and varied position within one of the largest academic departments in the University of Oxford. The department currently occupies five buildings.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is permanent and full time.</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> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">Staff benefits | HR Support (ox.ac.uk)</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As the successful candidate, you work with our Senior Electrician, and be responsible for all electrical works in our building services team. This will includes additions & alterations to existing circuits, data cabling, emergency light testing, and general day to day maintenance of equipment.</div><br> <div>You will also undertake electrical strip outs, installations, and inspection & testing as part of key refurbishment projects.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is an interesting role that offers the opportunity to work in some of the University’s iconic buildings.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will need an electrical qualification to at least City and Guilds part 3 or equivalent level, with City and Guilds 2382 18th edition, and with City and Guilds 2394 test and inspection.</div><br> <div>City and Guilds electrical design would be useful.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also need to demonstrate good communication skills, and be comfortable using IT software such as email and spreadhsheets.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Above all, you need to motivated with have a positive approach to problem-solving, and also  enjoy working as part of a small friendly team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We would be interested in talking to you ab out the role, so please get in touch with our HR recruitment team if you have any questions.</div><br> <div>The closing date for applicatins is midday 22 May 2024. Please apply by uploading a supporting statement outlinging your skills and experience, along with your CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioacoustic Ecological Monitoring
Closes: May 22, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 7: £36,024 -£44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to join the HumBug research project team at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford. The post is funded by UKRI and is fixed-term for two years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Invasive insect species have the potential to outcompete or predate native species and bring disease. As mobile devices increasingly support biodiversity monitoring, acoustic detection and identification of insects allows us to expand the coverage of biodiversity monitoring in the UK.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to help refine existing machine learning models for invasive species monitoring and be active in the field collection of acoustic data. The post holder will work in close collaboration both with software engineers on the development of a mobile acoustic sensing and biologists who will provide ecological expertise and field collection guidance. Our goal is to develop a general-purpose acoustic sensing system which can be tuned to specific invasive species (including the Asian tiger mosquito and Asian Hornet).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should possess a relevant PhD or be “near completion” before starting. You should hold sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations.</div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Stephen Roberts (Stephen.Roberts@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 22nd May 2024 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>Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Control Engineering)
Closes: June 3, 2024, noon; salary: Associate Professor (Tf-University): Combined University and College salary from £52,815 p.a. to £70,918 p.a. plus substantial additional benefits including a housing allowance of £10,492 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div>The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Control Engineering) with effect from 1 January 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The successful candidate will work at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford, OX1 3PJ) and will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at St Hugh’s College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This appointment will add further strength to the Department’s research in Control Engineering. This includes, on the theory end, large-scale, embedded, robust and distributed optimisation, polynomial/sum of squares methods and optimal, robust and model predictive control. At the same time, the group covers applications ranging from Biology to battery/energy management systems, transportation, aerospace manufacturing systems and agriculture. Applications from candidates with research interests both within and complementary to the above areas are welcome.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Candidates will have a strong research background, including a doctorate in Control Engineering or its applications, and will be expected to engage in and lead high-quality original research. They will be able to secure external research funding and engage in the management of research projects. This will require the supervision of research students and research assistants. They will lecture undergraduate courses and give six hours of tutorials per week during the eight weeks of the undergraduate term.  They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A job description, containing full details of the application procedure and duties, may be obtained from https://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us</div><br> <div>The job ref is: DF24STH/171438. Please quote this in all correspondence.  </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12:00 noon on Monday 3 June</strong>. Interviews are expected to take place in July.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For queries about the post that are not answered in the job description, please contact the department on academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 1865 273003.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia.  The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.  Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.</div> </div>Deputy Head of Staff Student Workshop
Closes: June 10, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Do you enjoy a challenge? Want to apply your knowledge and experience of design work and manufacture to help undergraduate and research students achieve their full potential? We are currently seeking a full-time Deputy Head of Staff Student Workshop to join the team at the Department of Engineering Science in Central Oxford. This is a permanent post.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this role, you will manufacture, modify and repair components and equipment for research and teaching, assisting with design and material selection as required. You will use of a range of workshop equipment including CNC & manual milling machines and lathes, drill presses, power saws, off-hand grinders and power tools is required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition, you will support the practical teaching of undergraduates by providing specialist expertise for the design and execution of experiments and practical work. This will provide you with the opportunity to share your passion for practical engineering with students.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should hold a formal qualification, such as an HNC, BTEC, City and Guilds award or equivalent in an appropriate subject (e.g. mechanical engineering apprenticeship). Experience of use of CNC mills and lathes or a demonstrable willingness and aptitude to acquire these skills is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries can be addressed to Grahame Faulkner – Grahame.Faulkner@eng.ox.ac.uk     </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday on the 10th June 2024 may be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing the 24th June 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement 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 1 for the LZ Experiment
Closes: June 18, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD</div><br> <div>DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS</div><br> <div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant</div><br> <div><strong>Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263per annum</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in on the LZ experiment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A full-time post is available for a fixed-term duration of 3 years, with an opportunity to extend subject to funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The place of work will be at the Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH, or at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The LZ experiment is a world leading dark matter search utilizing a liquid xenon time projection chamber to search for particle dark matter. Operating since 2021, we continue data-taking and analysis in search for dark matter and other new physics signals.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidates will analyse data from the LZ experiment, enhancing the separation of accidentals and low-energy signals, characterizing background populations, improving event reconstruction, and understanding detector effects.  They will contribute to LZ operations and performance optimization.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This will involve adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques; contributing ideas for new research projects; collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters; represent the research group at external meetings & seminars, either with other members of the group or alone; managing their own academic research and administrative activities; and carrying out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applicants should hold, or be close to the completion of, a doctorate (DPhil or PhD) in experimental particle physics or related field and ideally have a strong background in analysis and software development.</div><br> <div>Previous experience with dark matter direct detection experiments, or other rare event experiments  will be an advantage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, plan and execute research activities, and work in a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Teaching duties of up to three hours per week during University term time may be required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received promptly by 12:00 UK time on <strong> 18th June  2024</strong> can be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant 2 for the LZ Experiment
Closes: June 18, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD</div><br> <div>DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS</div><br> <div>Postdoctoral Research Assistant</div><br> <div><strong>Grade 7: £36,024- £44,263per annum</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in on the LZ experiment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>A full-time post is available for a fixed-term duration of 2 years, with an opportunity to extend subject to funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The place of work will be at the Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH, or at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland</div><br> <div>The LZ experiment is a world leading dark matter search utilizing a liquid xenon time projection chamber to search for particle dark matter. Operating since 2021, we continue data-taking and analysis in search for dark matter and other new physics signals.</div><br> <div>The successful candidates will analyse data from the LZ experiment, aiding in the implementation of new physics searches, data set curation, and the statistical evaluation software used for limit setting or discovery.  They will contribute to LZ operations and performance optimization.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This will involve adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques; contributing ideas for new research projects; collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters; represent the research group at external meetings & seminars, either with other members of the group or alone; managing their own academic research and administrative activities; and carrying out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.</div><br> <div>Applicants should hold, or be close to the completion of, a doctorate (DPhil or PhD) in experimental particle physics or related field and ideally have a strong background in analysis and software development.</div><br> <div>Previous experience with analysis of large data sets and statistical package usage  will be an advantage.</div><br> <div>Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, plan and execute research activities, and work in a team.</div><br> <div>Teaching duties of up to three hours per week during University term time may be required.</div><br> <div>Only applications received promptly by 12:00 UK time on <strong> 18th June  2024</strong> can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vitae, a description of research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>