Postdoc: Impact & Shock Mechanics — Real-Time X-ray Imaging

Economics Network; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science in Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory. The 12-month fixed-term role involves real-time X-ray imaging of material strength under shock, in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and York.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or be nearing completion) in a relevant field, bringing strong scientific and technical skills, initiative and

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject area.
• Combination of scientific and technical skills, initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time X-ray imaging studies of strength effects under shock loading.
• Collaborate with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and University of York on cross-institution experiments.

Skills

Research skills

Independent working

Real-time imaging

Collaboration

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Tools

X-ray imaging equipment

Job description

University of Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science in Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory. The 12-month fixed-term role involves real-time X-ray imaging of material strength under shock, in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and York.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or be nearing completion) in a relevant field, bringing strong scientific and technical skills, initiative and