At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative research in Chemical Engineering and teach at undergraduate and master's levels.
- Company: Join a prestigious university committed to sustainability and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, accommodation support, travel expenses covered, and a focus on professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with strong support for diversity and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in decarbonisation and energy transition while shaping future engineers.
- Qualifications: PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field, with teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56623 - 65336 £ per year.
Salary: £56,623 to £65,336 with a discretionary range to £73,296 per annum
Location: Begbroke Science Park (OX5 1PF)
Contract type: full time Senior Research Fellow (SRF), permanent academic post
Benefits: The department can provide accommodation and will cover reasonable travel expenses and reasonable additional caring costs incurred as a result of attending the interview (within agreed policy limits).
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research in Chemical Engineering, augmenting the Department’s existing strengths with novel and complementary research activity.
- This appointment will strengthen research activity in decarbonisation, sustainability, and the energy transition, with particular focus on energy conversion and storage.
- The successful candidate will be expected to teach the IChemE Accredited Chemical Engineering Course within the Department at Undergraduate and Master’s level, including lecturing, tutoring, class-based teaching, examining, and leading laboratory practicals.
- Postgraduate teaching primarily involves research supervision of students pursuing MSc or DPhil degrees.
- It is expected that the successful candidate will help to plan, organise, and expand specific areas of the Chemical Engineering syllabus, contributing to the ongoing development of our IChemE accredited course.
- We particularly welcome applicants with experience in chemical engineering teaching delivery, especially where this integrates insight from sustainability.
- The successful candidates will report to the Head of Department and act as the leader of their research group, setting clear task objectives, developing productive working relations and line-managing the members of the team.
- They contribute to their development through induction, appraisal, and coaching.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or in a closely related field, as well as a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline (such as Materials Science, Environmental Engineering or Chemistry).
- Professional experience and membership of professional bodies (such as IChemE or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Equality 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 is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
For queries about the post that are not answered in the job description please contact Professor Zhanfeng Cui on academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk.
Contact name: Professor Zhanfeng Cui
Contact email: academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering) Closing date: Oct 12, 2026 in Oxford employer: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science
The University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of Chemical Engineering. As a Senior Research Fellow, you will have access to cutting-edge research facilities and opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to impactful projects focused on decarbonisation and sustainability. Located in one of the world's most prestigious academic environments, this role not only enhances your career but also allows you to make a meaningful difference in energy storage and environmental stewardship.
Contact Details:
University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science Recruitment Team
