Experimental Hypersonics Postdoc: High-Speed Flows

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Free access to Oxford colleges

Flexible working options

University club and discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks three Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Experimental Hypersonics to lead experimental campaigns in hypersonic facilities. You will plan tests, analyze data, and contribute to publications while collaborating with international partners and funders.

The role involves developing wind tunnel infrastructure, guiding junior team members, and pursuing independent research ideas within the project scope.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion with thesis submitted in a relevant discipline.
• Experience operating high-speed or high-enthalpy wind tunnels or impulse facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run test campaigns in hypersonic facilities.
• Analyse experimental data and disseminate results in journals and conferences.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers and project volunteers.

Skills

Hypersonics experiments

Wind tunnel operation

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD / DPhil in a relevant discipline

Tools

Impulse facilities

High-speed wind tunnels

Job description

University of Oxford seeks three Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Experimental Hypersonics to lead experimental campaigns in hypersonic facilities. You will plan tests, analyze data, and contribute to publications while collaborating with international partners and funders.

The role involves developing wind tunnel infrastructure, guiding junior team members, and pursuing independent research ideas within the project scope.