Vacancies

Postdoctoral Researcher in AI & Law (Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative)

Research Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779

Closes: 18 May 2026

The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) seeks to improve the impact of AI on global societal outcomes through impactful research that is rigorously grounded in the social and computational sciences, decision-maker education campaigns, and training the next generations of technology governance leaders. It is one of the few organisations in the world to focus on the governance of AI from both technical and policy perspectives.

The Postdoctoral Researcher in AI & Law will undertake research on legal aspects of AI governance, working closely with colleagues across the Initiative. Research areas may include domestic and international AI regulation, how existing legal frameworks can be adapted to address AI, and the impact of AI on the rule of law and democratic governance. Projects will be agreed collaboratively and aligned with the Initiative’s research priorities and the postholder’s expertise.

The role combines independent academic research with policy‑facing activity. The postholder will be expected to publish research outputs, contribute to research funding proposals and reports, engage with external stakeholders such as governments, international organisations and standards bodies, and participate in seminars, workshops and public events.

The post is for 1 year fixed term and is full time.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon (BST) on Monday 18th May 2026 to be considered. We expect to hold interviews on Wednesday 10th June 2026.

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