Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Sustainable Computer Networks
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Oxford
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Salary
- GBP 39424.00–47779.00 YEAR
- Location
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Location: Dept of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
About the role
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Computing Infrastructure research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by UKRI EPSRC, is fixed term for up to 12 months, and must end no later than 31/12/2027.
You will be contributing to joint UKRI EPSRC – NSF CBET project on sustainable computer networks, with a focus on carbon emissions reduction and network telemetry. You will contribute to the development of a framework that reduces the carbon emissions of networks through the use of carbon-aware network telemetry, and the implementation of new hardware support mechanisms. Your role will include the design, implementation and evaluation of different parts in the system, and the integration with other partners in the project.
About you
You should possess a PhD/DPhil in Engineering, Computer Science or other related field, (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6 (£35,681- £41,636 p.a.) if candidate holds a relevant degree and is working on PhD/DPhil) together with established knowledge in wired computer networks and sustainable computing, significant coding experience (both Python and C/C++ or P4), and a record of working in a Linux environment and related scripting languages.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system 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 up to 12 months maximum, and must end by 31/12/2026.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Noa Zilberman: noa.zilberman@eng.ox.ac.uk
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
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