Lead Technosignature Researcher & HPC Strategy

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for the Senior Researcher in Technosignature Research within Breakthrough Listen. The role sits at the intersection of radio astronomy, signal processing, ML, and large-scale data analysis.

The successful candidate will lead strategic development of Breakthrough Listen, shaping research priorities, managing stakeholders, and driving interdisciplinary SETI research at Oxford and internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil is required for this senior academic post.
• Candidates must have experience developing research strategies and leading teams.
• Strong track record in securing funding and producing high-impact proposals and publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research Strategy and Vision by creating and guiding long-term programmes.
• Oversee Advanced Technical Computing, including HPC infrastructure and related tech.
• Represent Breakthrough Listen internationally and build global collaborations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Science communication

Education

PhD/DPhil

Tools

CUDA

FPGA

HPC

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for the Senior Researcher in Technosignature Research within Breakthrough Listen. The role sits at the intersection of radio astronomy, signal processing, ML, and large-scale data analysis.

The successful candidate will lead strategic development of Breakthrough Listen, shaping research priorities, managing stakeholders, and driving interdisciplinary SETI research at Oxford and internationally.