Postdoctoral Hypersonics Researcher - High-Speed Flow

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

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks 3 Postdoctoral Research Assistants to conduct experiments in hypersonic facilities and international test sites. You will design campaigns, analyze data on non-equilibrium thermochemistry and heat transfer, and contribute to world‑leading high-speed flow research.

The role involves collaboration with international partners, dissemination of findings at conferences, and potential personal research funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in experimental fluid dynamics and data interpretation.
• Experience operating high-speed or high-enthalpy wind tunnels or impulse facilities.
• Strong ability to develop and implement optical diagnostic techniques for flow measurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run test campaigns in hypersonic facilities.
• Analyse experimental data and disseminate results through seminars and journals.
• Guide junior researchers and supervise project volunteers.

Skills

Experimental fluid dynamics

Wind tunnel operation

Optical diagnostics

Data analysis

Education

PhD / DPhil in a relevant discipline

Job description

University of Oxford seeks 3 Postdoctoral Research Assistants to conduct experiments in hypersonic facilities and international test sites. You will design campaigns, analyze data on non-equilibrium thermochemistry and heat transfer, and contribute to world‑leading high-speed flow research.

The role involves collaboration with international partners, dissemination of findings at conferences, and potential personal research funding opportunities.