Research and Innovation Associate

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Staff discounts

Childcare services

Flexible working options

Access to Oxford colleges

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a post in the Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Department of Engineering Science. The role focuses on advancing hypersonics research, supporting teaching, research, and academic administration within the department.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator Prof Matthew McGilvray, the post holder will lead the day-to-day activity of an EPSRC-funded network, coordinate multi-institution collaborations and contribute to experimental investigations in

Qualifications

• Engage in advanced study and academic research.
• Support teaching, research and academic administration.
• Coordinate and communicate across groups and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of EPSRC funded UK Hypersonic Sounding Rocket network.
• Organise multi-institution meetings and events and participate in technical discussions.
• Coordinate collaborations, supervise researchers, and help secure further funding.
• Undertake dedicated experimental hypersonics research (hydrogen combustion, non-equilibrium thermochemistry).
• Assist in administrative activities of the hypersonics group.

Job description

Department of Engineering Science, The Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES About the role The post-holder will engage in advanced study and academic research, and will contribute to the teaching, research, and academic administration of the Department. The immediate role for the successful applicant will be supporting: 1. Lead the day-to-day business of an EPSRC funded UK Hypersonic Sounding Rocket Experiment Network. The successful applicant will organise multi-institution meetings, events, and will participate in technical discussions within special interest groups. The role includes multi-stakeholder organisation, and communication to the public. The successful applicant will work closely with multiple academics, and administrative and technical support staff. 2. Support the research environment within the Hypersonic research group, particularly with the Professor McGilvray's research interests. This will involve leading, devising, coordinating and supervising research projects in this area, including the work involved in the collaborations with project partners, guidance to researchers and students, and winning further funding to underpin the research. The post-holder will also be involved in the administrative activities of the Group. 3. Undertake dedicated experimental research in hypersonics. This will include hydrogen combustion, non-equilibrium thermochemistry/radiation, heat flux augmentation from roughness and blowing, boundary layer transition and diagnostic development. Reporting to the Principal Investigator Prof Matthew McGilvray, the post holder is a member of the hypersonics research group.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator Prof Matthew McGilvray, the post holder is a member of the hypersonics research group. Professor McGilvray heads the UK Centre of Excellence in Hypersonics Science and Technology and was awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering/MoD Research Chair in Hypersonic vehicles. He has led the development of multiple large scale hypersonic wind tunnels, including the Oxford High Density Tunnel and the Oxford T6 Stalker Tunnel, as part of the UK's National Wind Tunnel Facility. His research focus spans hypersonic vehicle aerodynamics, heating and propulsion technology.

What we offer At the University of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:

• Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.
• Sports - We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.