W.W. Spooner JRF in Engineering

The College invites applications for this post, which is tenable for a fixed period of three years from 1 October 2025 based in New College, Oxford. The Spooner JRF is offered in the field of Engineering. The Fellowship is non-stipendiary, and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have adequate funding to support their work in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. The Fellowship is open to those who have already acquired a first degree, and who at the time of appointment have completed at least two years’ study for a PhD/DPhil.

Candidates may not previously have held a Junior Research Fellowship or comparable appointment of more than two years (excluding breaks for parental/caring leave etc).

The Fellowship carries no stipend. The Fellow is entitled to a housing allowance (currently £2,571 p.a.) or to free accommodation in College if suitable rooms are available. In addition, Fellows are entitled to free lunch and dinner at the common table when this is available, and to use a research account (£1,700 p.a.). The post also comes with an entertainment account of £285 p.a.

The appointment will be for a fixed period of three years without possibility of renewal. 

Further particulars are available here.

The closing date for applications and the last date for receipt of references is 11.59pm on 17th January 2025.

All enquiries should be in the first instance addressed to the Academic Registrar at [email protected]. 

New College is committed to increasing diversity across all parts of the institution and to welcoming under-represented groups. It aims to provide an inclusive environment which promotes equality and maintains a working, learning and social context in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential. The College is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice, a copy of which is available on request. 

Candidates should also ask two referees to email references directly to [email protected], and should supply each referee with a copy of these further particulars.

The College wishes to take this opportunity to thank in advance those referees who write on behalf of applicants.

Please note that referees will not receive a prompt or reference request from the college.

The closing date for applications and the last date for receipt of references is 11.59pm on 17th January 2025. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that their application arrives in full by the deadline.