Research Assistant in Sustainable Computer Networks

Location: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join the Computing Infrastructure research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the CHEDDAR Communications Hub and is fixed term for 6 months. 

You will be contributing to an impact project on sustainable computer networks. In this project, Oxford and UWL are deploying carbon-aware networking solutions within communication testbeds. You will be involved in the implementation and evaluation of carbon-aware networking solutions and their integration with project partners’ contributions. The scope of the research will encompass aspects such as network monitoring, routing algorithms and network-hardware benchmarking. 

About you

You should possess a MSc/MEng in Engineering, Computer Science or other related field, and be working towards a PhD/DPhil in Engineering or Computer Science, together with established expertise in wired computer networks and carbon-aware networking, significant coding experience in Python, experience working in a Linux environment and related scripting languages and a record of contributing to publications in IEEE, ACM or USENIX. 

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.
• 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 20hour/week fixed term post available for 6 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 25 July 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Noa Zilberman: noa.zilberman@eng.ox.ac.uk

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.

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