Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Sustainable Computer Networks

Economics Network; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Computing Infrastructure group, based in Oxford. The role focuses on a UKRI EPSRC–NSF CBET project to reduce network carbon emissions through carbon-aware telemetry and new hardware support mechanisms.

The successful candidate will design, implement and evaluate system components, collaborating with academic and industrial partners, and contribute to high-impact research outputs.

Qualifications

• PhD or near-completion with relevant field
• Strong coding experience in Python and C/C++ or P4
• Experience in Linux environments and scripting

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate components of the carbon-aware network framework
• Integrate with project partners and other work packages
• Contribute to reducing carbon emissions in networks through telemetry and hardware support

Skills

Python

C/C++

P4

Linux scripting

Networking

Education

PhD/DPhil in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Location: Dept of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Computing Infrastructure research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by UKRI EPSRC, is fixed term for up to 12 months, and must end no later than 31/12/2027.

You will be contributing to joint UKRI EPSRC – NSF CBET project on sustainable computer networks, with a focus on carbon emissions reduction and network telemetry. You will contribute to the development of a framework that reduces the carbon emissions of networks through the use of carbon-aware network telemetry, and the implementation of new hardware support mechanisms. Your role will include the design, implementation and evaluation of different parts in the system, and the integration with other partners in the project.

About you

You should possess a PhD/DPhil in Engineering, Computer Science or other related field, (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6 (£35,681- £41,636 p.a.) if candidate holds a relevant degree and is working on PhD/DPhil) together with established knowledge in wired computer networks and sustainable computing, significant coding experience (both Python and C/C++ or P4), and a record of working in a Linux environment and related scripting languages.

The position is a full-time fixed term post available for up to12 months maximum, and must end by 31/12/2026.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Noa Zilberman:[e-mail]

Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home

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

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)