Research Engineer

About the role

Department of Engineering Science has developed a strong research collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan, one of the global leaders in energy technologies. Based at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute, the Research Engineer will be responsible for managing experimental research and developing experimental capabilities for aerodynamic and heat-transfer measurements in MHI’s high-speed wind tunnel. The role includes managing test campaigns on a high-speed experimental facility, maintaining the experimental equipment, and ensuring safe operation, adherence to good lab practice, and compliance with safety requirements. The research engineer will work closely with other group members in delivering experimental programmes. We invite applications from candidates with a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related discipline, and a keen interest in experimental fluid dynamics & heat transfer. The post is fully funded by MHI and the initial appointment will be for three years.

About you

You should possess a relevant PhD (or close to completion) in Experimental Turbomachinery Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer, strong background experimental techniques, DAQ and Labview. You must possess the organisational skills and initiative to independently manage long-term experimental programmes and equipment, be able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and have the written and verbal skills necessary to present scientific ideas clearly.

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.

This position is a full-time fixed term post available for 36 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 03 December 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Budimir Rosic: budimir.rosic@eng.ox.ac.uk

Further information can be found by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

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. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.

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