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Postdoctoral research assistant in Shape-morphing quadruped robots

The University of Oxford seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Shape-morphing quadruped robots, based in Oxford. Applications close on 4 December 2026. This position is funded by the Branco Weiss Fellowshi...

Posted: 14 Nov 2026
Updated: 14 Nov 2026
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Last date: 4 Dec 2026; 20 days left
Salary: PKR 40,178 - 48,700 per month
Location: United Kingdom
Job type: Contract

Overview

About this role

You will join the Protean Robotics Lab, directed by Prof. Robert Baines, at the Department of Engineering Science. Your work will focus on designing and controlling a quadruped robot capable of industrial tasks through shape-morphing limbs and adaptive control strategies.

In this role, you will develop and test control policies for specialized morphing limb hardware. You will maintain the hardware and use simulation environments to create behavior control policies for the robot system.

About this job

University of Oxford is looking for candidates for Postdoctoral research assistant in Shape-morphing quadruped robots. It is a contract position.

It pays PKR 40,178 - 48,700 per month.

Job summary

Organization: University of Oxford
Job type: Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: PKR 40,178 - 48,700 per month
How to apply: Online
Last date: 4 December 2026

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Advertisement date:: 13 Nov 2026

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Eligibility for Postdoctoral research assistant in Shape-morphing quadruped robots

Place of posting: Oxford

Requirements

PhD/DPhil in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Established knowledge of robot construction and programming
Experience with motor control and simulators like IsaacLab or MujoCo

Responsibilities

Develop and test control policies for morphing limb hardware
Maintain hardware and work in simulation environments
Create shape-morphing and behavior control policies

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13 Nov 2026 (passed)
Last date to apply

4 Dec 2026

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Mode:: Online
Last date:: 4 Dec 2026

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Official application link: https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_uoxp/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=I&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=189503
Last date to apply: 4 December 2026

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Benefits

Salary between £40,178 and £48,700 per annum

University of Oxford - Engineering Science

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£40,178 to £48,700 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

University of Oxford - Engineering Science

Placed On:	13th November 2026
Closes:	4th December 2026
Job Ref:	189503

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ادارہ: University of Oxford
مقام: Oxford
درخواست کا طریقہ: آن لائن
اشتہار کی تاریخ: 13 نومبر 2026
آخری تاریخ: 4 دسمبر 2026

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Questions about Postdoctoral research assistant in Shape-morphing quadruped robots

What is the last date to apply for Postdoctoral research assistant? +

The last date to apply is 4 December 2026.

Who can apply for Postdoctoral research assistant? +

Candidates with a PhD/DPhil in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field can apply.

How do I apply for Postdoctoral research assistant? +

Visit the official application link and upload the required documents before the deadline.

What is the last date to apply for University of Oxford jobs? +

The last date to apply is 4 December 2026.

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The posts are in Oxford.

Is this a permanent or contract job? +

The posts are advertised as contract.

How can I apply? +

Apply through the official link: https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_uoxp/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=I&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=189503 before 4 December 2026.

What is the salary for Postdoctoral research assistant in Shape-morphing? +

The salary stated is PKR 40,178 - 48,700 per month.

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Published on CareersOz: 14 Nov 2026
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026