Description
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Fluid Dynamics
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
Previous applicants need not reapply.
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Fluid
Dynamics Laboratory at the Department of Engineering Science (Central
Oxford). The post is funded by a CBET-EPSRC grant and is fixed term to 31
March 2023, with the possibility of an extension if further funds are
approved.
You will oversee the development of experiments within the topic of drop
deposition, impact and splashing, focusing on aspects of dynamic wetting and
asymmetric instabilities.
You should possess or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in physics,
engineering, or applied mathematics/computing. You should have expertise in
(a) the design, construction, and execution of experiments related to drop
impact and splashing, (b) in visual imaging and quantitative analysis via
image processing, and (c) able to suggest ideas for future directions and
projects. Excellent communication skills are essential as is a strong
publication record.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. A.A. Castrejon-Pita (email:
alfonso.castrejon-pita@eng.ox.ac.uk)
For more information about working at the Department, see
www. eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on the 20th May 2022 can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, including a
brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and
future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact Person : Prof. A.A. Castrejon-Pita Vacancy ID : 157819
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 20-May-2022 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : alfonso.castrejon-
pita@eng.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£) : Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum
