Vacancies

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

Research Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265

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 and Risk will contribute and lead research on AI risk, governance, and the societal impacts of advanced AI systems. A strong record of independent scholarship and engagement with public policy and international institutions is highly desirable.

The postholder will contribute to the strategic development of the Initiative’s research programme and to its external engagement with policymakers, international organisations, and other stakeholders. The role combines high-quality academic research with policy-facing activity, supporting the translation of scholarly work into practical governance frameworks.

The post is 2 years fixed term.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon (BST) on Wednesday 8th April 2026 can be considered. We expect to hold interviews week commencing the 27th April 2026.
 

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