Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact and Shock Mechanics
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Biomedical Science
UK date and time: 20-September-2026 15:07
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact and Shock Mechanics
central Oxford
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in to join the Impact and Shock Mechanics Laboratory, at the Department of Engineering Science (Begbroke). The post is funded by (EPSRC) and is a fixed term, 12 month post.
The research topic is Real-time X-ray imaging of strength effects under shock loading and this work is in collaboration with Imperial College London, Oxford Physics and University of York.
The work will cover a cross-section of impact engineering, shock physics and fusion science contributing to both in-house and offsite experiments to study the properties and behavior of materials subjected to extreme conditions through hypervelocity impact.
You should possess (a PhD (or be close to completion) in a relevant subject area as well as a combination of scientific and technical skills, initiative and ability of work independently.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to
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The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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