Technosignature Researcher

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Technosignature Researcher to conduct groundbreaking research into the search for advanced life in the Universe using radio telescopes. The role requires a Bachelor degree and experience in technosignatures and software development. The position is full-time on a fixed-term contract for 6 months, with a salary range of £35,681 to £41,636 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of technosignatures is advantageous.
• Ability to manage own area of research.
• Collaborates with an international research team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on technosignatures.
• Works with radio telescopes.
• Manages research methodologies.

Skills

Research methodology

Software development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Technosignature Researcher

Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Technosignature Researcher.

Breakthrough Listen represents humanity's most significant effort to date to quantify the distribution of advanced life in the Universe, using a global network of the world's largest and most advanced radio telescopes to search for signatures of technology. The project is undertaking a detailed census of hundreds of nearby stars, in addition to casting a wider net across millions more stars, the entire plane of our Milky Way Galaxy, and additional galaxies beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree.
• Previous experience in the field of technosignatures and software development will be an advantage.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate that they can manage their own area of research, select and follow specialist methodologies, and collaborate with an international research team.

Responsibilities / Role Description

The post is full time and fixed term for 6 months with possibility of extension.

Application Details

The closing date for applications is noon UK time on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement (maximum of 3 pages) as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a summary of your past research and clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

Additional Information

• Contact Person: Recruitment Team
• Vacancy ID: 182150
• Closing Date & Time: 01-Oct-2025 12:00
• Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6
• Salary (£): Grade 6: £35,681 -- £41,636 per annum