Glasstone Research Fellow in Engineering Science

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in England is inviting applications for the prestigious Glasstone Research Fellowship. This three-year postdoctoral position is ideal for early-career researchers holding a PhD in Engineering or a related discipline. The fellowship includes producing a research proposal and working on various engineering themes. Competitive salary between £39,424 and £47,779 annually, with preference given to candidates early in their careers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Experience in a relevant research area is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research aligned with the themes of the Department of Engineering Science.
• Prepare and present a research proposal detailing objectives during the fellowship.

Education

PhD/DPhil in Engineering or a cognate discipline

Job description

Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil in Engineering or a cognate discipline, by the start of the fellowship on 1st October 2026. Only online applications received before midday on 30th January 2026 can be considered.

Applicants will be required to upload four documents in support of their application:

• A completed cover letter indicating how you meet the Essential Selection Criteria.
• A CV with publications list ensuring that it contains any brief description needed to explain your research experience.
• A research proposal setting out what you aim to achieve during the fellowship: this must not exceed two sides of A4 in length (including any bibliography), and it should start with a short summary written for a non‑specialist scientific reader.
• A support letter from your hosting academic.

Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ.

Applications are invited for the Glasstone Research Fellowship, tenable at the University of Oxford in the Department of Engineering Science and aligned with one of the research themes of the Department. The research activities of the department fall under eight broad headings, though there is much overlap in practice:

• Information Engineering (Robotics, Computer Vision and Machine Learning)
• Control Engineering
• Thermofluids
• Materials and Mechanics
• Civil and Offshore
• Electrical and Optoelectronic
• Chemical and Process Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

This prestigious post is a three‑year postdoctoral fellowship and is supported by the Glasstone Bequest, which was set up to encourage scientists at an early stage of their career to follow their research interests at Oxford, one of the world’s leading science universities. Preference will be given to candidates who are at an early stage in their research career and who have not already held an independent fellowship.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a remote interview, expected to take place towards the end of February 2026.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Contact Person: Associate Head of Department for Research, Professor Posner
Vacancy ID: 183550
Contact Phone: (contact phone number not provided)
Closing Date & Time: 30-Jan-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Salary ( £ ): Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting), with a discretionary range to £53,483 per annum