Postdoc: Impact & Shock Mechanics with Real-time X-ray

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

Job summary

University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory in the Department of Engineering Science (Begbroke). The role involves real-time X-ray imaging of strength effects under shock loading, in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and the University of York.

The appointment is funded by EPSRC, a fixed-term 12-month position, and requires a PhD (or near completion) with a mix of scientific and

Qualifications

• PhD (or close to 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 of strength effects under shock loading.
• Contribute to both in-house and offsite experiments to study materials under extreme conditions through hypervelocity impact.

Education

PhD or near completion

Job description

University of Oxford in Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory in the Department of Engineering Science (Begbroke). The role involves real-time X-ray imaging of strength effects under shock loading, in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and the University of York.

The appointment is funded by EPSRC, a fixed-term 12-month position, and requires a PhD (or near completion) with a mix of scientific and