Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Control Engineering
Salary
Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Closing date
Jun 13, 2025 12:00PM
Description
About the role
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Control Engineering group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The position is funded by EPSRC and is fixed term for up to 36 months with a start date on or before 1st October 2025.
This post will involve developing analysis and control methods for systems described by PDEs, with applications in flow control, in collaboration with researchers at the Arizona State University. The position would suit a theoretician with a strong control engineering or mathematical background. The successful candidate will benefit from the international collaboration and will become part of the growing and flourishing inter-disciplinary control group at the University of Oxford.
About you
You should have a good first degree in Engineering or Mathematics with specialization in control systems and have completed or be about to complete a doctorate in Control Theory/Dynamical Systems or a highly relevant subject in Mathematics. A good publication record commensurate with your stage of career is expected, as well as experience in teaching at undergraduate or graduate level. You must have the organisational skills and initiative to carry out independent research; be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team; and have the written and verbal skills necessary to present scientific ideas clearly. Experience in developing mathematical algorithms and simulations in MATLAB, in particular with Semidefinite Programming and Sum of Squares and of the analysis and design of feedback control systems using these approaches, is essential.
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 and the University subscribes to 'My Family Care'.
- 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.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a full-time fixed term post available for 36 months.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 13 June 2025.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Antonis Papachristodoulou antonis@eng.ox.ac.uk
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.
Contact name
Professor Antonis Papachristodoulou
Contact email
antonis@eng.ox.ac.uk