Project Engineer

Location: Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES

About the role

Based at the Oxford Thermofluids Institute (Osney Mead, Oxford) the Project Engineer will be working in a team that will be responsible for the development of thermal-based probes for the detection of cancers. This will require: a good understanding of aspects of mechanical and thermal engineering; appreciation and understanding of the research requirements; specification of sensor systems. This includes extensive experience of thermocouples, thin-film gauges, pressure transducers, electronics, data processing (using Matlab). In addition, interpretation of experimental data in conjuction with 1-D and 3-D thermal modelling. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the whole OTRF team, including academics, technicians and DPhil research students, and to contribute to publications, reporting to sponsors, and to present regularly on their work both within the lab and at larger reviews.

The post is fully funded by an external sponsor, and the initial appointment will until 30 April 2027 with the possibility of an extension.  

About you

This position is technical and requires a candidate with good knowledge of mechanical design, heat transfer principles, detailed engineering design, and have experience of equipment procurement, tender processes and management of complex projects.

The postholder will be a self-motivated and driven individual who excels at working in a team.  

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 until 30 April 2027.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 11 May 2026 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kam Chana: kam.chana@eng.ox.ac.uk

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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