Lead Control Engineering Research Fellow

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science

Oxford

On-site

GBP 57,000 - 73,000

Full time

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Job summary

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Control Engineering. The appointee will drive original research, supervise graduate students, and contribute to an expanding MSc in AI for Engineering Biology.

A doctorate with substantial post-qualification experience is required, with the ability to secure external funding and lead a research group. The role is based in Keble Road Triangle (OX1 3PJ).

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field with significant post-qualification research experience.
  • Strong track record in control engineering research and publications.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research in Control Engineering and related applications.
  • Secure external funding to enable a new independent research program.
  • Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, including lectures and supervision of Masters/Doctoral students.
  • Lead and manage a research group, setting objectives and overseeing team members.

Skills

Control theory
Research leadership
Teaching

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Control Engineering. The appointee will drive original research, supervise graduate students, and contribute to an expanding MSc in AI for Engineering Biology.

A doctorate with substantial post-qualification experience is required, with the ability to secure external funding and lead a research group. The role is based in Keble Road Triangle (OX1 3PJ).

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