Project Engineer

Department of Engineering Science, The Oxford Thermofluids Institute, 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.

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 include:

• Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.
• Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.

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

Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home

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.