Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact and Shock Mechanics

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

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact and Shock Mechanics

Location: central Oxford

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory, at the Department of Engineering Science (Begbroke). The post is funded by EPSRC and is a fixed-term, 12-month position.

The research topic is Real-time X-ray imaging of strength effects under shock loading, and this work is in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics, and the University of York.

The work will cover a cross-section of impact engineering, shock physics, and fusion science, contributing to both in-house and offsite experiments to study the properties and behavior of materials subjected to extreme conditions through hypervelocity impact.

You should possess a PhD (or be close to completion) in a relevant subject area, as well as a combination of scientific and technical skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to [e-mail].

For more information about working at the Department, see:

• www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Contact Person: Daniel Eakins

Vacancy ID: 188477

Closing Date & Time: 13-Oct-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Salary (£): £39,424 - £47,779 per annum