Senior Technosignature Research Lead (SETI)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Senior Researcher in Technosignature Research within Breakthrough Listen to lead strategy and research initiatives. You will shape priorities, oversee computing infrastructure with HPC, CUDA and FPGA expertise, and build global collaborations with industry and academia.

The role requires a PhD and a track record in securing funding, managing teams, and producing high-quality publications.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil required with a distinguished international research profile.
• Experience in developing and implementing research strategies and programs.
• Proven ability to recruit and manage staff, oversee budgets and secure funding.
• Ability to produce high-quality proposals, reports and publications and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research Strategy and Vision: establish and grow a dedicated research group, initiate long-term programs, secure funding and chair committees.
• Oversee Advanced Technical Computing: manage Breakthrough Listen computing infrastructure, HPC, CUDA and FPGA developments.
• Represent Breakthrough Listen internationally: engage with funders, partners and conferences, building global collaborations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Research management

Education

PhD/DPhil

Tools

CUDA

FPGA

HPC

Job description

University of Oxford seeks a Senior Researcher in Technosignature Research within Breakthrough Listen to lead strategy and research initiatives. You will shape priorities, oversee computing infrastructure with HPC, CUDA and FPGA expertise, and build global collaborations with industry and academia.

The role requires a PhD and a track record in securing funding, managing teams, and producing high-quality publications.