About the role

We are seeking a full -time post -PhD research assistant to join the Numerical Analysis Research Group in the Ministry of Engineering Sciences (OSNEY). The post is funded by Rolls-Royce and is specified for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

The accumulation of ice is a serious threat to civil aviation, but it is also a difficult phenomenon of the model. The latest progress in this field is the basic physical understanding of phenomena in play, but the exact predictions of realistic geometric shapes are still difficult.

You will be responsible for carrying out the accumulation and validation models in the firm industrial CFD. You will be responsible for communicating with our sponsor and publishing your business results.

About you

You should be in your possession or are about to finish a doctorate degree or qualification equivalent in the dynamics of mathematical fluids or applied mathematics.

What we offer

At Oxford University, it is important for us your happiness and well -being at work. We have a number of generous benefits including an annual leave for 38 days (including banking leave and fixed closure days), generous retirement and free access to Oxford colleges. Other benefits include:

• Travel – We have many travel plans available for employees who are strengthening sustainable transportation patterns.
• Family friendly benefits – we aim to be a family friend’s employer and offer a set of flexible work options. We have some of the most providing family leave in higher education.
• Sports – We have many plans to help you maintain your fitness, including reduced membership at the IFFLY Road
• Personal and Vocational Development – We actively encourage all employees to participate in planning for their personal and vocational development and providing a wide range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential
• University Club – All employees have the right to obtain free membership in the University Club. It provides social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise lessons.
• Personnel discounts – University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; By purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing a passenal pass in the specified local stores, or online using any of the discount codes listed
• Children’s Care Services – We offer excellent children’s care services, including five university courses, in addition to university -backed places in other local private custody houses.

How to apply

Applications of these vacancies online must be provided via our electronic recruitment system and must include a coverage message/support statement (describing how to meet standards), CV, and academic auditors.

This position is a full -time fixed post available for 6 months.

The date of the closure of requests is 12:00 pm on Friday 03 October 2025.

Unofficial inquiries may be sent to Professor Luka de Marie: luca.dimare@eng.oc.ac.uk

For more information about working in the department, see

www.eng.oc.ac.uk/about/Work-with-us/

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

The department carries the ATHena Swan bronze prize, highlighting its commitment to encouraging women in science, engineering and technology.

About the role

We are seeking a full -time post -PhD research assistant to join the Numerical Analysis Research Group in the Ministry of Engineering Sciences (OSNEY). The post is funded by Rolls-Royce and is specified for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

The accumulation of ice is a serious threat to civil aviation, but it is also a difficult phenomenon of the model. The latest progress in this field is the basic physical understanding of phenomena in play, but the exact predictions of realistic geometric shapes are still difficult.

You will be responsible for carrying out the accumulation and validation models in the firm industrial CFD. You will be responsible for communicating with our sponsor and publishing your business results.

About you

You should be in your possession or are about to finish a doctorate degree or qualification equivalent in the dynamics of mathematical fluids or applied mathematics.

What we offer

At Oxford University, it is important for us your happiness and well -being at work. We have a number of generous benefits including an annual leave for 38 days (including banking leave and fixed closure days), generous retirement and free access to Oxford colleges. Other benefits include:

• Travel – We have many travel plans available for employees who are strengthening sustainable transportation patterns.
• Family friendly benefits – we aim to be a family friend’s employer and offer a set of flexible work options. We have some of the most providing family leave in higher education.
• Sports – We have many plans to help you maintain your fitness, including reduced membership at the IFFLY Road
• Personal and Vocational Development – We actively encourage all employees to participate in planning for their personal and vocational development and providing a wide range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential
• University Club – All employees have the right to obtain free membership in the University Club. It provides social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise lessons.
• Personnel discounts – University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; By purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing a passenal pass in the specified local stores, or online using any of the discount codes listed
• Children’s Care Services – We offer excellent children’s care services, including five university courses, in addition to university -backed places in other local private custody houses.

How to apply

Applications of these vacancies online must be provided via our electronic recruitment system and must include a coverage message/support statement (describing how to meet standards), CV, and academic auditors.

This position is a full -time fixed post available for 6 months.

The date of the closure of requests is 12:00 pm on Friday 03 October 2025.

Unofficial inquiries may be sent to Professor Luka de Marie: luca.dimare@eng.oc.ac.uk

For more information about working in the department, see

www.eng.oc.ac.uk/about/Work-with-us/

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

The department carries the ATHena Swan bronze prize, highlighting its commitment to encouraging women in science, engineering and technology.