Vacancies

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

Research Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779

Closes: 5 Jun 2026

The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI Oxford) seeks to improve the effect 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 will undertake research on AI and geopolitics. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of international processes and institutions, and will bring analytical depth to questions at the intersection of technology and global politics. Research areas may include great power competition and technology governance; the role of middle powers in shaping the future of AI development; international governance frameworks for emerging technologies; and the national security implications of AI. Projects will be determined in collaboration with the Initiative team based on Initiative needs and the postholder’s interests and areas of expertise.

The role combines independent academic research with policy-facing engagement. The postholder will be expected to conduct independent research on AI governance and publish in high-quality academic and policy-relevant outlets, contribute to the preparation of research funding proposals and reports, engage with government bodies, international organisations, standards bodies and other external partners, and participate in the Initiative’s seminars, workshops and public events.

The post is for 2 years fixed term and is full time.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon (BST) on Friday 5th June 2026 can be considered. We expect to hold interviews on Monday 29th June 2026.

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.