Associate Professor of Engineering Science

Location: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

Optical & Photonic Engineering

The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Optical and Photonic Engineering) from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department (Central Oxford, OX1 3PJ) and will have a Tutorial Fellowship at Trinity College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £55,755 p.a. to £74,867 p.a. plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details). The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age. 

This appointment will strengthen the Department’s research in the field of Optical and Photonic Engineering, within the wider context of Electrical and Optoelectronic Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct original research in Optics, Photonics or related areas of Engineering and its applications and will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline with experience of applied science and engineering. Applications are sought from across the field of optics and photonics, either providing complementarity to existing activities, particularly in optical systems engineering, optical manufacturing, photonic devices and materials, optical imaging and biomedical optics, or to bring a new research dimension to the Optical and Photonic Engineering Group. 

Applicants will have a proven research track record, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and collaborations, and relevant teaching experience. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching. 

The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and the supervision of undergraduate design and project work. In Trinity College, they will undertake tutorial teaching in topics related to electrical and electronic engineering, and engineering mathematics, take part in undergraduate admissions and provide guidance to students on academic progress and wellbeing. They will also be a trustee and will play a role in the governance of the college. They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s research portfolio in Optical and Photonic engineering, obtaining external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.

A job description, containing full details of the application procedure and duties, may be obtained by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above. The job reference is DF25TRI/180665. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 9 September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place during weeks commencing 10 or 17 November.

For those invited to interview, the department can provide accommodation and will cover reasonable travel expenses and reasonable additional caring costs incurred as a result of attending the interview (within agreed policy limits).

For queries about the post that are not answered in the job description please contact the department on academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 1865 273003. 

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture.

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