Associate Professor in Hypersonics

The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Hypersonics) from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department of Engineering Science (Osney Mead, OX2 0ES
) and will be offered a Non-Tutorial Fellowship at Kellogg College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £58,265 p.a. to £77,645 per annum plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details). The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.

This appointment will strengthen the Department’s research in high-speed vehicle engineering, specifically in the field of hypersonic aerothermodynamics. The successful candidate will conduct original research related to hypersonic aerothermodynamics and will hold a doctorate in hypersonics or a cognate discipline. Applications are sought from across the hypersonic discipline (numerical or experimental), providing complementarity to existing activities, within the Oxford hypersonics research group.

The successful candidate will also be a member of the Oxford Thermofluids Institute.

Applicants will have a proven research track record, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and collaborations, and relevant teaching experience. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and the supervision of undergraduate design and project work. They will also act as a College Advisor to students in Kellogg College, where they will play a role in the academic and cultural life of the college.

They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s research portfolio in hypersonics, obtaining external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.

• A doctorate in the field of hypersonics or in a cognate discipline (essential)
• An internationally recognised academic and research record within the field of hypersonics or its applications, or on a trajectory to achieve this. (essential)
• A publication record that demonstrates impact within the field appropriate to your career stage, and accounting for career breaks or personal circumstances. (essential)
• The ability to develop and lead an independent programme of research, promote ethical and safe research practise, and attract and manage research funding (essential)
• Significant research potential in hypersonics, evidenced by a written coherent research plan of high standard and appropriate to the Department’s research standing. (essential)
• Excellent track record of obtaining research grants. (desirable)
• Experience of research collaborations at national and international level. (desirable)

• Commitment to teaching and ability to educate and inspire high-achieving undergraduate students from all backgrounds to help them reach their full potential. (essential)
• Experience of and ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, a wide range of topics within the fields of hypersonic vehicle engineering, thermofluids, mathematics, and other topics in the context of our general Engineering Science course. (essential)
• The ability to supervise postgraduate research students. (essential)
• A creative approach to teaching. (desirable)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching. (desirable)

• The ability to support and guide a research group of post-doctoral staff and research students and help them to develop into successful independent researchers, and the commitment to provide pastoral and academic support for students and researchers at all stages in their University career. (essential)
• Communication and interpersonal skills enabling the…