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Associate Professor in Control Engineering at University of Oxford (Control Theory, Optimisation, Energy Systems, Engineering Biology) University of Oxford in United Kingdom

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Mechanical Engineering

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The position offers a salary from £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, plus additional benefits from Jesus College. An allowance of £3,199 per annum is payable upon award of Full Professor title. The appointment is initially for five years, with eligibility for reappointment to the retiring age upon successful review. The department provides accommodation and covers reasonable travel and caring costs for interviewees. The University is a Living Wage Employer and offers a range of family-friendly and di

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Robust Control
Control Theory
Synthetic Biology
Battery Management
Model Predictive Control
Optimisation
Distributed Optimization
Energy System
Control Engineering Engineering
Engineering Biology

About this position

The University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science is seeking applications for an Associate Professor in Control Engineering, in association with a Non-Tutorial Fellowship at Jesus College. The Oxford Control Group is internationally recognized for its research and teaching in control theory, optimisation, and a wide range of applications including energy systems, engineering biology, synthetic biology, battery management, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and agriculture. The group’s expertise spans large-scale, embedded, robust and distributed optimisation, polynomial/sum of squares methods, and model predictive control.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research in control engineering and its applications, complementing or expanding the group’s current activities. Applicants should hold a doctorate (or be close to completion) in control engineering or a related field, with a strong research record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and collaborations. Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills for tutorial teaching. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, supervising design and project work, and contributing to the department’s research portfolio by obtaining external funding and developing an independent research program.

The position offers a competitive salary (£58,265–£77,645 per annum) plus additional benefits from Jesus College, and an allowance for those awarded the Full Professor title. The initial appointment is for five years, with the possibility of reappointment upon successful review. The University of Oxford is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from under-represented groups. The department provides support for interview travel and caring costs, and offers a range of family-friendly and diversity-supportive policies.

To apply, candidates must submit a supporting statement, CV (including relevant publications), and research proposals as a single PDF (maximum 6 pages) via the University of Oxford recruitment portal. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 6 January 2026. For further information, visit the official job posting or contact Professor Kostas Margellos at [email protected].

Keywords: Control Engineering, Control Theory, Optimisation, Energy Systems, Engineering Biology, Robust Control, Model Predictive Control, Distributed Optimisation, Synthetic Biology, Battery Management Systems.

Funding details

The position offers a salary from £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, plus additional benefits from Jesus College. An allowance of £3,199 per annum is payable upon award of Full Professor title. The appointment is initially for five years, with eligibility for reappointment to the retiring age upon successful review. The department provides accommodation and covers reasonable travel and caring costs for interviewees. The University is a Living Wage Employer and offers a range of family-friendly and di

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctorate (or be close to completion) in Control Engineering or a similar field, with the thesis submitted for examination at the time of application. A proven research track record evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and collaborations is required, as well as relevant teaching experience. Candidates must be able to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels and possess excellent interpersonal skills for tutorial teaching. The ability to obtain external research funding and develop an independent research program is expected. Applications are welcome from all areas of control engineering, including those complementary to or outside the group’s current expertise.

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Behavioral Economics

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