Glasstone Research Fellow: Applications are invited for the Glasstone Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford in the Department of Engineering Science. This prestigious postdoctoral fellowship is designed for early-career researchers and supports original research aligned with one of the department’s research themes.
Designation
Glasstone Research Fellow in Engineering Science
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Information Engineering, Control Engineering, Thermofluids, Materials and Mechanics, Civil and Offshore, Electrical and Optoelectronic, Chemical and Process Engineering, Biomedical Engineering |
| Location | University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD/DPhil in Engineering or a cognate discipline by the start date (1st October 2026) |
| Salary | Grade 7: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University weighting) |
| Closing Date for Applications | 30th January 2026, by 12:00 PM |
Job Description
The Glasstone Research Fellowship is a three-year postdoctoral position aimed at fostering original research within the Department of Engineering Science. Applicants should identify faculty members within the department to act as internal sponsors and are encouraged to conduct interdisciplinary research. Preference will be given to candidates at an early stage in their career who have not held independent fellowships before.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research while benefiting from the robust academic environment at Oxford.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications online before the closing date, including the following four documents:
- Cover Letter: Addressing how you meet the Essential Selection Criteria.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including a list of publications and a brief description of research experience.
- Research Proposal: Outlining your research objectives during the fellowship (maximum two A4 pages, including bibliography) with a summary written for a non-specialist reader.
- Support Letter: From the hosting academic.
Additionally, applicants must provide details of three referees, with at least one being from the current or most recent employing institution.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a remote interview towards the end of February 2026.
For more information regarding working at the Department, visit Department of Engineering Science.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Professor Posner
Email: head-research@eng.ox.ac.uk
Last Date for Apply
30th January 2026, by 12:00 PM
Elevate your research career at one of the world’s leading universities. Apply now for the Glasstone Research Fellow in Engineering Science!
