| 1.Postdoctoral Research Assistant | |||
| Department of Physics, Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics (Beecroft Building) | |||
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 developing vaccines during a pandemic. The successful candidate will be a part of the Plasma Theory group. We study the turbulent dynamics of laboratory, space and astrophysical plasmas using a mixture of kinetic theory, fluid modelling and advanced computing. The primary focus of this research post is to develop new theory and/or to conduct numerical simulations to study turbulent transport in tokamak plasmas. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme • 38 days annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working. About the Role The Universities of Oxford, Strathclyde, Warwick and York, in collaboration with the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, are nearing the end of of a 5-year, EPSRC-funded programme to understand the fundamentals of turbulence in tokamak plasmas. A main objective of this programme is to identify advanced confinement configurations that will lead to compact fusion reactors. Key elements of the programme are the interaction between turbulence and flows, and the impact of the ratio of thermal pressure to magnetic field pressure (called the plasma beta). As part of this programme, the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Plasma Theory for Fusion Energy. The successful candidate will develop new theory and/or conduct numerical simulations to study the turbulent transport observed in magnetic confinement fusion plasmas. Examples of the phenomena of interest are: the dependence of microstability and turbulent transport on plasma shaping, the observation of regions of reduced turbulence that are correlated with the presence of strong velocity shear, the recent numerical discovery of bistable turbulence and the transition to high transport states at high plasma beta. Explaining these complex observations will require a combination of analytical theory, computational work and physical intuition. The post holder will likely have the opportunity to teach if he/she desires. The post is available for a fixed-term duration through March 2024. The start date is flexible but a date as soon as possible after the closing date for applications is preferable. About You Applicants should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in physics or a related field. Ideally, applicants would have a strong background in Plasma Theory, and previous experience with numerical methods for fluid dynamics and/or kinetic theory will be an advantage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to manage their own academic research, to contribute ideas for new research projects, and to communicate effectively. Application Process You will be required to upload a CV (including a list of publications), a brief statement of research interests and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 June 2023 | |||
| Contact Person : | HRTeam | Vacancy ID : | 165019 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 07-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | Grade 07S: £35,308 -£43,155 per annum | ||
2. Senior Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Processing of Solid State Batteries | |||
| Department of Materials, Begbroke Science Park, Oxford | |||
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY We are seeking an outstanding researcher to study the development, processing and understanding of solid-state batteries. The research forms part of the large multi-institution collaborative project SOLBAT funded by the Faraday Institution (https://www.solbat-faraday.org/). As well as undertaking research directly, you will play a significant role in managing and monitoring the progress of the wider solid-state battery research in the group. You will be a senior member of the team developing new manufacturing approaches for smart, higher performing solid-state batteries using standardised and bespoke processing equipment and ideas. You will study the electrochemical behaviour, and analyse the structure, of electrodes using microscopy-based characterisation techniques. You will take a design-led approach to improved electrolytes, electrodes and cells and always have a consideration for cost-effective scale-up. The post funding is available up to 31 March 2025 and will be based in the Department of Materials at the Begbroke Science Park site, 5 miles north of Oxford. With a background in materials science, materials processing or related engineering or physical sciences discipline, you will be self-motivated, imaginative and able to plan and deliver a research project. You will have a PhD in one of the above disciplines and have experience that is centred on experimental, hands on manufacture related to battery fabrication. You will also be able to make significant high quality and imaginative contributions in monitoring, managing and representing the group’s research battery research externally and with funders. The next phase of SOLBAT (2023-2025) is split into three workpackages, and the current post relates to workpackage 3 focused on the properties and processing of solid-state electrolytes led by Professor Patrick Grant in the Department of Materials at Oxford University. The post will start as soon as possible. The post holder will join the Processing of Advanced Materials (https://pam.web.ox.ac.uk/) group, reporting and supporting Professor Patrick Grant. As well as progressing their scientific investigations in solid-state batteries according to the SOLBAT proposal, the post holder will also take the lead in the preparation of monthly high quality presentation and reporting materials that integrates work of other research students and postdoctoral research assistants (PDRAs) from elsewhere in the group and across the SOLBAT team. The post holder will present progress to the Faraday Institution and to their scientific experts monthly, receiving feedback, disseminating this feedback to other researchers, and overseeing its implementation. The post holder will also take the lead in preparing high quality materials and delivering presentations to 6 monthly Faraday Institution Expert Panel and annual meetings. The postholder will work closely with the SOLBAT Project Manager on details of planning, programme delivery and budget control and forecasting, and frequently represent Professor Grant at various SOLBAT, Faraday Institution and national and international meetings. All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 9 June 2023. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement 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. Please note this post is a re-advertisement of a previous post (vacancy reference 163535) and previous applicants need not apply. Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials on Friday 23rd and Friday 30th June 2023 and you must be available on these dates, either by Teams, Zoom or in person. Please note in normal circumstances only interview travel expenses within the UK will be reimbursed. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Manager | Vacancy ID : | 165571 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 09-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 8 | Contact Email : | hr@materials.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | 44414 - 52841 | ||
3. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Genetics | |||
| Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS | |||
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic post-doctoral research assistant with excellent laboratory skills to join an existing research group led by Professor Anne Goriely at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine. The post is available as part of a 5-year Wellcome funded Investigator Award, that aims to study ultra-rare pathogenic mutations in human testes and sperm and their impact on disease, genome biology and evolution through a multi-disciplinary approach. You will hold a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion: thesis submitted) in Molecular Genetics, Developmental/ Stem Cell Biology, Biochemistry or other related Biological Sciences, and possess relevant laboratory experience. Along with a strong track record in research, as evidenced by lead author publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and/or evidence of successful execution and completion of research projects. It is essential that you have demonstrable sound experimental and theoretical knowledge of Human Genetics including techniques of mutation detection, next generation sequencing technologies and genomics databases and be able to work both independently and as part of a successful team. You will also have the opportunity to be trained and to develop novel skills in molecular biology, mutation detection and bioinformatics and gain expertise in a leading human genetics research environment. The position is available fixed term until 30 April 2026 and is funded by a Wellcome grant. Informal enquiries should be directed by email to Professor Anne Goriely anne.goriely@imm.ox.ac.uk Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 9th June 2023. Interviews will be held on 29th and 30th June 2023 Committed to equality and valuing diversity. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Recruitment | Vacancy ID : | 165254 |
| Contact Phone : | 01865222321 | Closing Date & Time : | 09-Jun-2023 12:00 |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Co | |
4. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Machine Learning | |||
| Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ | |||
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Foerster Lab for AI Research at Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford. The post is for two years and is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The project start date is the 1st October 2023. This research project is focused on developing the foundations for artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of supporting and collaborating with humans in complex, real-world settings. You will be responsible for researching and developing algorithms and techniques required to execute the project aims with a particular focus on the development and deployment of efficient and safe learning approaches for collaborative multi-agent reinforcement learning tasks. You should have a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in machine learning or a closely related field. Knowledge of approaches for areas related to efficient, scalable, and robust deep reinforcement learning is essential as is an ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Jakob Foerster (jakob@robots.ox.ac.uk). Only applications received before midday on the 12th June 2023 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. | |||
| Contact Person : | Prof Jakob Foerster | Vacancy ID : | 165171 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 12-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | jakob@robots.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | Grade 7: £35,308 -£43,155 per annum | ||
4. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Therapeutic Ultrasound System Development | |||
| Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Botnar Research Centre, Headington | |||
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary research team in developing therapeutic ultrasound systems at the 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 for up to 3 years. The project is a collaboration between 3 academic institutions (Oxford, Ulster, and Glasgow University) and partners representing the medical device industry and clinical medicine. The overall aim of the project is to develop new, minimally invasive therapies for currently untreatable conditions such as metastatic cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The specific role of the person appointed will be to identify optimal ultrasound exposure parameters for successful treatment and configure a programmable ultrasound system to enable treatment planning, delivery and monitoring. You should possess a PhD in a relevant area of science/engineering. You should have experience in the use of ultrasound for medical applications. You should also have the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers with both physical and life sciences backgrounds engineers, biologists and clinicians, and have strong evidence of research achievement to date. Experience with high-speed imaging, microscopy and designing tissue mimicking phantoms is desirable. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Eleanor Stride (eleanor.stride@eng.ox.ac.uk) Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the following link: http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs Only applications received before midday on 12th June 2023 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, 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. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology. | |||
| Contact Person : | Professor Eleanor Stride | Vacancy ID : | 165538 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 12-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | eleanor.stride@eng.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | Grade 7: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum | ||
5. Postdoctoral Spatial Modeller and Epidemiologist | |||
| Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, New Richards Building, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LG | |||
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Spatial Modeller and Epidemiologist for the GRAM (Global Burden of Disease-Antimicrobial Resistance) project with experience in global public health and modelling of infectious disease burden at country and subnational resolution. This position is based at Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health within the University of Oxford and will be undertaken in collaboration with the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), University of Washington, Seattle, USA. This position is suitable for a candidate with a strong background in spatial-temporal modelling, epidemiology and mapping of infectious diseases. You will be responsible for assessing data sources in order to determine their relevance and utility for ongoing analyses. These may include vital registration data, hospital data, industry data and data from the scientific literature as well as data arising from collaborations within the University of Oxford. You will provide statistical analysis plans and participate fully in the overall planning regarding assessment of data quality, managing analytic processes and estimation to deadlines, implementation, and recalibration of efforts. Other duties include contributing to methodological advancements, identifying and troubleshooting technical or scientific problems, as well as providing leadership on manuscripts, presentations and other means of disseminating results is expected. It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil in at least one relevant area of computational biology, as well as experience of working on spatial-temporal modelling of infectious disease, demonstrated by publications. You will have a theoretical and practical understanding of disease modelling and the ability to program in at least one statistical/data science language such as R, Python or C/C++. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. 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. This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31st October 2025 and is funded by the DHSC (Fleming Fund) and Wellcome. Only applications received before 12 midday on 12th June 2023 will be considered. Please quote 165334 on all correspondence. | |||
| Contact Person : | Phoebe Astbury | Vacancy ID : | 165334 |
| Contact Phone : | 01865 287775 | Closing Date & Time : | 12-Jun-2023 12:00 |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 8 | Contact Email : | recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,841 with a discretionary range to £57,723 per annum | ||
6. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in in Impact Engineering Experimentation for Aerospace Applications | |||
| Begbroke Science Park | |||
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE Postdoctoral Research Associate in Impact Engineering Experimentation for Aerospace Applications Grade 7 £35,308- £43,155 per annum We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to contribute to the characterization of the mechanical response and ballistic performance of aluminum alloys at high rates of strain. The date measured during the project will allow for a more comprehensive understanding and modelling of yielding and failure of novel aluminum alloys under different operating conditions and loading paths. The desired candidate would have significant experience with experimental techniques for the characterization of the behaviour of materials at high strain rate. The successful candidate will be tasked with conducting, analysing and interpreting high strain rate and gas gun experiments, as well as with communicating the results to industrial and academic partners. The ideal candidate would also have knowledge in material modelling, data acquisition systems, development of novel diagnostics and apparatuses in experimental mechanics, temperature and environmental conditioning of materials. You will posses a doctorate (or be very near to completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree and significant relevant experience, with proven skills in novel research. Good knowledge of the field of materials in extreme dynamic environment in aerospace, automotive or defence sectors. The ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience, both orally and in writing (including research papers for journals) and to industrial partners. Experience designing experimental platforms and experimental methodologies for high-rate loading and in temperature and environmental conditioning systems for experimental mechanics would be an advantage. Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Antonio Pellegrino (email: antonio.pellegrino@eng.ox.ac.uk). Only applications received before midday on 13th June 2023 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. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology. Keywords: Experimental mechanics, high strain rate, impulsive load, Hopkinson bar, dynamic behaviour of materials. | |||
| Contact Person : | Professor Antonio Pellegrino | Vacancy ID : | 165442 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 13-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | antonio.pelegrino@eng.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £35,308 - £43,155 per annum | ||
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8. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Chondrite Magnetism | |||
| Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN | |||
Fixed term for 2 years Reporting to Associate Professor James Bryson, the post holder will be a member of the Planetary Magnetism research group with the responsibility of carrying out research as part of the UKRI Frontier Research Guarantee grant entitled MMESSH (Utilising Meteorite Magnetism to Elucidate Early Solar System History). The post holder will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and Masters project students if required. The post holder will employ a variety of techniques to access these paleointensities, including: petrology using optical and electron microscopy; X-ray diffraction (XRD); thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); I-Xe radiometric dating; bulk paleomagnetic measurements. Together, these methods will identify several meteorites that are likely to have recorded the disk’s magnetic field during impact heating. The ancient paleointensities experienced by these meteorites will then be recovered using bulk paleomagnetic measurements. The petrology/XRD/TGA will be conducted in partnership with the Natural History Museum, London, where some measurements will be conducted. The I-Xe dating will be performed in partnership with and at the University of Manchester. The remaining petrology/XRD/TGA measurements along with bulk paleomagnetic measurements will be conducted at the University of Oxford. Data synthesis and interpretation, writing presentations and papers, and project management will be conducted at the University of Oxford. The post holder will utilise impact-heated carbonaceous chondrites as a novel tool to access the intensity of the magnetic field that threaded the protoplanetary disk. The postholder will manage and conduct research and administrative duties regarding the magnetism and thermal history of impact-heated chondrites as part of the MMESSH grant. They will use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment and optimise and adopt any scientific techniques required to access the necessary data. They will write and publish any relevant scientific research papers on the magnetism and thermal history of impact-heated chondrites and will act as a source of information and advice to other group members on scientific protocols and experimental techniques if required. About you You will hold, or be close to completion of (i.e., submitted thesis at the time an offer is made), a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience in at least one of the following: Bulk paleomagnetic measurements; Meteorite petrology; Chondrite thermal history; Short-lived radioisotope dating. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have the ability and desire to learn and understand new experimental techniques and have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities in a productive and independent manner. You must have 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 ideally have experience of independent explicit management of a discrete area of a research project and actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication. For further details of the role please see the job description. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 16th June 2023. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement 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. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Team | Vacancy ID : | 165529 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 16-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £36,333 – £37,386 pa | ||
9. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Experimental Geobiology | |||
| Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN | |||
Fixed term for three years The Department of Earth Sciences seeks an experimental geochemist as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to join a project funded by the Royal Society and led by Ross Anderson. The emergence of complex eukaryotic life as a dominant force in ecosystems is perhaps the greatest geobiological revolution in our planet’s history. However, our ability to understand this revolution is limited by the rarity of fossil evidence. The Royal Society project takes multiple approaches to understand the preservation of early life on our planet, with the ultimate aim of targeted sampling of the geological record for new early fossils that improve our understanding of the tempo of the early evolution of eukaryotes. The PDRA will lead the design and execution of laboratory geochemical experiments that will identify the principal controls on the physical and/or chemical interactions between clay minerals and organic matter. They will use this knowledge to unravel the conditions most conducive to the fossilisation of early life. The PDRA will initially utilise experimental infrastructure available in the Aqueous Geochemistry Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Nicholas Tosca, which includes anoxic chambers, auto-titration, electrochemistry and in-situ monitoring techniques including Raman spectroscopy. There will be considerable opportunities for the PDRA to undertake laboratory visits to Cambridge at the outset, with the goal of initiating experimental techniques in the Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford. The PDRA will have the opportunity to interact with other project members in Oxford as well as partners internationally, including at University of California Santa Barbara and Stanford University. They will also be part of the Oxford Palaeobiology Group, formed of palaeobiologists in the Department of Earth Sciences and the University Museum of Natural History. About you You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil and have previous experience in a relevant discipline, including Earth Sciences, Geology, Geochemistry, and/or Chemistry. You will have experience in techniques in experimental aqueous geochemistry and analytical geochemistry, as well as experience in theoretical aqueous geochemistry, which may include reaction path modelling (i.e., Geochemist’s Workbench, PHREEQc, EQ3/6, or others). You must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Ideally you will have experience of taphonomic experiments in controlled conditions, knowledge of exceptional fossil preservation, and knowledge of the Neoproterozoic Earth System. For further details of the role please see the job description. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 16th June 2023. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement 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. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Team | Vacancy ID : | 165525 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 16-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £36,333 - £37,386 pa | ||
10. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Diamond Microscopy and Chondrule Magnetism | |||
| Department of Earth Sciences, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3AN | |||
Fixed term for 3.5 years Reporting to Associate Professor James Bryson, the post holder will be a member of the Planetary Magnetism research group with the responsibility of carrying out research as part of the UKRI Frontier Research Guarantee grant entitled MMESSH (Utilising Meteorite Magnetism to Elucidate Early Solar System History). The post holder will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and Masters project students if required. The post holder will develop quantum diamond microscopy (QDM) as a new paleomagnetic tool, and apply this promising technique to individual chondrules to access unique insight into the paleointensity of the magnetic field that threaded the protoplanetary disk. They will oversee the development and operation of the geo-QDM in the Paleomagnetism Laboratory, University of Oxford. The postholder will be responsible for managing and conducting research and administrative duties regarding the QDM and magnetism of chondrules as part of the MMESSH grant. They will use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment and optimise and adopt any scientific techniques required to access the necessary data. They will write and publish any relevant scientific research papers on geo-QDM and the magnetism of individual chondrules and will act as a source of information and advice to other group members on scientific protocols and experimental techniques if required. About you You will hold, or be close to completion of (i.e., submitted thesis at the time an offer is made), a relevant PhD/DPhil and have relevant experience in paleomagnetism and/or rock magnetism. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have the ability and desire to learn and understand new experimental techniques, and to conduct technique development and optimisation. You will have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities in a productive and independent manner. You must have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Ideally you will have experience in high-resolution magnetic microscopy, paleointensity measurements, and laboratory-based extra-terrestrial magnetism. You will also ideally have experience of independently explicit management of a discrete area of a research project and actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication. For further details of the role please see the job description. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 16th June 2023 You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement 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. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Team | Vacancy ID : | 165527 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 16-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | personnel@earth.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | (£36,333 – £37,386 per annum | ||
11. Postdoctoral Research Assistant; Old Age Psychiatry | |||
| Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX | |||
We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work within our team carrying out research into modifiable risk factors for brain health including dementia. Reporting to Professor Klaus Ebmeier and Dr Anya Topiwala, you will focus on applying causal inference methods to large longitudinal cohorts. The post is for a fixed-term (funded until 30 September 2025) and is full time. Based in the Department of Psychiatry and the Big Data Institute, you will play a vital part in the activities of the team. This will include providing guidance to junior members of the research group, including research assistants, PhD students and / or project volunteers. You will also manage your own academic research including small scale project management, adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials. Developing ideas for generating research income and collaborating in the preparation of research publications and book chapters will also be required. You will have, or be close to the completion of, a relevant PhD and have relevant demonstrable experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge to work within established research programmes. The ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities such as contributing to publications and presentations is essential. Previous experience independently managing a discrete area of a research project would be desirable. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for this post is 12.00 midday on 16 June 2023. | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Administrator | Vacancy ID : | 165328 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 16-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £35,308 - £43,155 (discretionary range to £47,047) per annum | ||
12. Postdoctoral Scientist in Lewy body dementia research | |||
| Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU | |||
This post provides an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team studying Lewy body (LB) dementia (LBD) led by Associate Professor Laura Parkkinen in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences of the University of Oxford. The group is combining expertise in clinical neuropathology, molecular biology, protein chemistry and genetics to investigate mechanisms and drug targets and to develop biologically-relevant biomarkers for PDD and DLB. Our hypothesis is that by employing 2nd generation neuropathology tools i.e. digital pathology with artificial intelligence (AI) as well as spatial transcriptomics, we can distinguish between the underlying disease mechanisms of DLB and PDD. You will use novel supervised AI-driven algorithms established in the Parkkinen lab to quantify PD- and AD-related pathologies including protein aggregation and inflammatory markers in digital images of brain tissue in a high-throughput manner (~1,000 PDD/DLB patients from UK brain banks). Images will be presented to deep learning networks to determine if the learnt information from the labels can accurately classify images according to diagnosis. Gradient-weighted class activation mapping will be used to reveal the labelled features that network discovers as the basis for accurate diagnoses. You will also use spatial transcriptomics (e.g. 10X Visium and Nanostring GeoMx), new powerful tools to measure gene expression in relation to specific pathological hallmarks to identify cell and tissue-specific transcriptomic changes that may distinguish PDD and DLB patients. The successful candidate will develop, establish, and pursue appropriate analytical protocols and techniques to support research, particularly in relation to AI-driven algorithms to recognize different hallmark pathologies as well as to spatial transcriptomic platforms (i.e. 10X Visium and Nanostring GeoMx). It is essential for the successful candidate to hold a relevant PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject. It is desirable that experience in light, fluorescence and confocal imaging and image data analysis of biological systems. This post is full time and fixed term till 30th April 2025 Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 16th June 2023 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. | |||
| Contact Person : | NDCN HR Recruitment | Vacancy ID : | 165597 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 16-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £35,308 - £43,155 per annum | ||
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| Department of Oncology, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS | |||
About the role Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics position for the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine working within the Fairfax group. You will lead the bioinformatic analysis of an ambitious project to integrate germline genetic variation with transcriptomic and proteomic responses to checkpoint immunotherapy measured at the single cell level in a cohort of >320 patients. The generated dataset will be of high relevance to both translational cancer immunology and immunogenetics. You will work under the supervision of Prof. Benjamin Fairfax and also be integral to other projects within the group exploring the effect of cytomegalovirus, interaction of genetics with tumour mutations and the identification of T cell receptors associated with response to treatment. The post-holder would be involved in the development and implementation of methods including those predictive of treatment outcome from transcriptomic data. In addition, it is expected that they would play a significant role in the supervision of statistical and bioinformatic analyses performed by DPhil and Clinical research fellows. It is anticipated that the candidate will benefit from the unique working environment and collaborative environment provided by the WIMM. The post provides a unique opportunity to work on novel datasets of high relevance to human health and cancer. It would form an ideal position from which an applicant could generate high-impact work and proceed to future scientific independence. About you A PhD with post-qualification research experience in Statistical Genetics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or other closely allied area is essential for this role. You will be ambitious, driven and self-motivated in order to achieve work of the very highest standards. You will have demonstrable experience in manipulating genome-scale datasets and proficiency in at least one other language such as C++, python, Perl or Java. You will possess advanced statistical skills and ideally experience in employing machine learning algorithms, and have extensive experience in transcriptomic analysis including pipeline generation, ideally at the single-cell level. Demonstrable experience in Advanced R usage and development (ideally resulting in one or more CRAN/Bioconductor packages) and the ability to communicate results clearly are essential skills. The post will be based at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. The post is offered full-time, fixed-term for three years in the first instance. hhhhhh Application Process 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. Only applications received by 12:00pm GMT on Friday, 30 June 2023 can be considered. The interviews are to be held on 28 July 2023. If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk Committed to equality and valuing diversity | |||
| Contact Person : | HR Officer | Vacancy ID : | 165255 |
| Contact Phone : | Closing Date & Time : | 30-Jun-2023 12:00 | |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 8 | Contact Email : | recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | 44414 - 52841 | ||
| 14. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Plasma-Wakefield Acceleration | |||
| Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH | |||
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science. The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 24 months (with the possibility of an extension by 12 months, subject to funding). The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science, Oxford, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to lead an investigation into high-average-power plasma-wakefield acceleration. This position will be based at Oxford with experimentation taking place at the beam-driven plasma-accelerator facility FLASHForward (DESY, Hamburg). Plasma-wakefield accelerators are emerging as viable sources of high-energy particles at current and future photon-science and particle-physics facilities. However, to evolve these novel accelerators towards the high average powers required for application, it is essential to better understand the physics mechanisms that determine the long-term transport of energy within the system such that plasma stages capable of high-average-power operation can be developed. This position will play a key role in both plasma-wakefield experimentation and the design of novel plasma-stage concepts. The successful candidate will perform an experimental study at FLASHForward into the energy transport channels in a plasma accelerator. Focus will be placed on how the deposited energy in a plasma accelerator evolves, if it can be utilised for more sustainable operation, and if concepts for energy recovery from the plasma are required. The results of this experimentation will be used to inform the design/prototyping at Oxford of a plasma stage capable of operation at the high average powers required by photon scientists and particle physicists. Although design will be based around application to the FLASH free-electron laser, applicability to future plasma-based linear-collider concepts, such as the recently proposed HALHF scheme, will also be considered. Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or engineering related to plasma accelerators and have a proven track-record of high-quality research in large-scale accelerator infrastructures; demonstrated experience, knowledge, and interest in novel accelerator technologies; and experience of finding information and analysing complex data and representing this in an accessible form. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to: work as part of an extended team in multiple disciplines and locations, identify research objectives and subsequently conceive, plan and independently execute appropriate activities to deadlines, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. Informal enquiries about this post may be made to: philip.burrows@physics.ox.ac.uk. Only applications received promptly by 12:00 noon UK time on 20 June 2023 can be considered. Please read the “Person Specification and Job Description” before preparing your application. You will be required to upload a Curriculum Vita, a description of relevant research experience and interests and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition you should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent to sue.geddes@physics.ox.ac.uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not reference letters. | |||
| Contact Person : | Mrs Sue Geddes | Vacancy ID : | 165261 |
| Contact Phone : | 01865 273353 | Closing Date & Time : | 20-Jun-2023 12:00 |
| Pay Scale : | STANDARD GRADE 7 | Contact Email : | sue.geddes@physics.ox.ac.uk |
| Salary (£) : | £35,308 - £43,155 per annum | ||
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