Postdoctoral Research Assistant jobs in Oxford

Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in supernovae cosmology and time-domain astrophysics with Rubin, 4MOST and Euclid.Projects will be focused on improving the use of Type Ia supernovae as cosmological probes and advancing our understanding of dark energy, making use of supernovae data from Rubin, 4MOST, Euclid, and...

You will join a world‐leading programme advancing experimental and numerical methods to predict the impact performance of composite materials.

You will be required to upload a covering letter and supporting statement (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

You will be working as part of a team to study the high‐rate mechanical behaviour of ceramic materials.

You will design, coordinate, instrument, and carry out novel experiments using precision impact platforms both in‐house and at partner facilities.

You will help ensure a healthy and vibrant research environment within the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory.

Are you immediately available and looking to gain some further experience in the Lab with an innovative biotech company? We are currently seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support the Protein Production Teams at a Biotech company in Oxford. The Role is expected to last for 3- 6 months with an immediate start (ideally w/c 02/02/26) Role Overview - Temporary , Full Time (37.5h per week,...

General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) Join Alignerr as a General Postdoctoral Researcher. This role is an hourly contract, remote position, compensation $75–$90/hr. 10–40 hours per week. Base Pay Range $75.00/hr – $90.00/hr About The Job At Alignerr, we partner with leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting‐edge AI models. Role Responsibilities (Training Support...

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application. Further particulars and the application form can be found on the Oxford University recruitment webpages. Additional Information Application deadline: midday 30 January 2026.

You will join a research project investigating the seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems on layered soil deposits, with a focus on partial drainage effects.

You will contribute to the numerical modelling part of the project, which will benefit from novel element level and centrifuge testing experimental results.

You will be responsible for pathogen culture, characterisation, and microbiological readouts from controlled human infection and clinical research studies, working within established protocols while also contributing to the development and optimisation of new assays and experimental approaches.

You will design and execute experiments, contribute to high‐impact publications, and play a key role in the training and mentorship of junior researchers and students.

You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

You will be required to upload a CV, a description of relevant research experience and interests, and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition, you should arrange for the two letters of reference to be sent to before the closing date.

Particle Physics, Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson House, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the John Adams Institute: High-Energy Beam Dynamics. The post is available initially for fixed-term duration of 24 months with the possibility of 12 months extension. The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science, Oxford, is seeking a...

Particle Physics. Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, Oxford, OX1 3RH Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science. The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 24 months (with a possible extension subject to funding). The John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science, Oxford, is seeking an...

We are looking for a n enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join our research groups “Predictability of Weather and Climate” and “Climate Dynamics” at the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (AOPP) sub-department of the department of Physics, at the University of Oxford. The post will address a significant problem in climate forecasting known as the Signal-to-Noise Paradox...

You will be expected to collaborate with other battery researchers in the Engineering and Materials Departments.

You will also be expected to participate in the research group's activities, submit publications to reputed journals and liaise with academic collaborators and sponsors.

You should be comfortable working with large geophysical datasets, managing projects independently, and collaborating with international partners. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines and produce publishable research.

Department of Engineering Science, The Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Southwell Building, Oxford, OX2 0ES About the roleNon-equilibrium expanding flows are generated when shocked gas crosses expansion waves, e.g. at the rear of hypersonic vehicles or in ground-based facilities. The effect of the expansion is to reduce the frequency of collisions, so that chemical and thermal relaxation processes...

You will have the ability to lead and report an original research programme, as shown by a documented research track record, including timely publications and presentations at international conferences.

You will have relevant experience in culture, physiological monitoring techniques and optical and electron microscopic approaches.

You will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers spanning imaging science, machine learning, genetics, and population health, working closely with collaborators at the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH), the Big Data Institute (BDI), and the Department of Psychiatry.