Senior Control Systems Research Fellow

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena Swan Bronze Award

Living Wage Employer

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow in Control Engineering. The role targets leading original research, developing a new independent program, and contributing to a growing MSc portfolio in AI for Engineering Biology.

The appointee will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise Masters and Doctoral students, and report to the Head of Department within Engineering Science. Closing date 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Control Engineering or related field.
• Significant post-qualification research experience.
• Ability to obtain external research funding.
• Strong teaching and mentoring track record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in Control Engineering and applications.
• Lead and develop a new independent research program.
• Contribute to MSc programmes in related areas and supervise graduate students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including lectures and projects.

Skills

Research leadership

Data-based control

Model predictive control

Robust control

Education

Doctorate in Control Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow in Control Engineering. The role targets leading original research, developing a new independent program, and contributing to a growing MSc portfolio in AI for Engineering Biology.

The appointee will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise Masters and Doctoral students, and report to the Head of Department within Engineering Science. Closing date 19 October 2026.