Researcher (HILO project)

The University of Oxford’s Heritage Innovations Lab (HILO) is seeking a talented and driven researcher to join a groundbreaking conservation project based at Blenheim Palace.

Working under the supervision of Professor Heather Viles and Dr Sterling Mackinnon, the successful candidate will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team developing digital twinning and data-driven conservation strategies. The role involves leading aspects of research design and data analysis, contributing to publications and stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior team members.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of heritage science, applying advanced modelling techniques to real-world conservation challenges in collaboration with high-profile partners such as Blenheim Palace. To learn more, contact Dr Sterling Mackinnon at sterling.mackinnoniii@ouce.ox.ac.uk.

This full-time, 6-month fixed-term post (starting 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter) will focus on predictive modelling of moisture and stone deterioration in historic buildings.

What We Offer 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. 

For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk  

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 30 June 2025. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity

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