Overview
The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Information Engineering) from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work in the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford, OX1 3EJ) and will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at Somerville College. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £55,766 to £74,867 per annum plus additional benefits, including a housing allowance of £12,642 p.a. The appointment will be initially for five years, with potential reappointment for a further term after a successful review.
Responsibilities
* Conduct original research in Information Engineering and its applications, across a diverse set of disciplines under the Information Engineering umbrella (e.g., physics-informed machine learning and AI, computer vision, graphics, optimisation, networks, and robotics).
* Strengthen the department's research portfolio in Information Engineering and obtain external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.
* Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, including lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and supervision of undergraduate design and project work; provide tutorial teaching and pastoral care of students in Somerville College, where the appointee will also be a trustee and participate in college governance.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the university and college, and contribute to teaching and academic service as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* A doctorate in information engineering or a cognate discipline.
* A proven research track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and collaborations.
* Relevant teaching experience and the ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching and broader academic duties.
Application Details
* To apply, follow the job description instructions or click 'apply'. Job reference: DF25SOM/181336. Please quote this in all correspondence.
* Closing date: 12:00 noon on Monday 27 October. Interviews are expected to take place in January.
* For those invited to interview, accommodation may be provided; travel and reasonable additional caring costs may be covered within policy limits.
* For queries not answered in the job description, contact academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1865 273003.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Applications are particularly welcome from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department and University hold several diversity and equality awards and policies, and strive to create an inclusive culture. See the department’s EDI information and policies for details.
Contact
Professor Clive Siviour MA MPhys PhD FIMMM
Vacancy ID: 181336
Closing Date & Time: 27-Oct-2025 12:00
Contact Email: academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk
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