Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Department of Engineering Science, The Oxford Thermofluids Institute, Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES

About the role

Oxford Thermofluids Institute is seeking a Project Engineer to design, build, and perform experimental testing of novel aerospace materials and geometries.

This role involves significant computer-based design and simulation, as such the successful candidate will be familiar in the use of CAD programs (i.e. SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD) towards the design of experimental systems alongside analytical software tools (i.e. ANSYS programs) used to analyze these same systems. This role also involves experimental work, and the successful candidate will have experience in an experimental environment.

About you

The successful candidate will be the holder of a relevant Masters’s degree in Engineering with a focus on the core of the thermofluids field: fluid flow and heat transfer.

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 and the University subscribes to 'My Family Care'.
• 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 the 'Apply' button 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 for 6 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 17 February 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to zachary.jackson@eng.ox.ac.uk

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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