Taught Programme and Research Coordinator (Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Biology)

Location: Department of Engineering, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

About the role

The Department of Engineering Science is seeking a Taught Programme and Research Coordinator to support the University of Oxford’s new MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Biology, managing all non-academic aspects of the new programme and leading on the coordination of its set-up, implementation and ongoing delivery. They will assume full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the course, deputising for the Academic Director as required and acting as first point of contact for all queries regarding the programme.

Additionally, the postholder will lead and co-ordinate communications, public engagement and events for the Oxford Engineering Biology network, working closely with colleagues across the University and beyond to further strategic and research objectives and raise the profile of Engineering Biology at Oxford. This will require fostering partnerships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including senior academics, researchers, industry, and professional/technical colleagues.

About you

You will be educated to degree level with substantial experience in administration, project management, recruitment and/or academic governance within a higher education setting or complex matrixed organisation.

You will possess exceptional attention to detail, able to take initiative, make sound judgements and ensure accuracy in all aspects of work. You will have a proven track record of delivering successful services or improving administrative processes, implementing innovative solutions, and/or managing successful projects or events.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders and diverse audiences. You will handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism and provide high-level support to committees and leadership teams.

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 available, can be found here: Staff benefits | HR Support

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 permanent post. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 15 June 2026. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the HR Team: hr@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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