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Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Oxford - Oxford Internet Institute

Location: Oxford
Salary: £38,674 to £46,913 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 10th July 2025
Closes: 31st July 2025
Job Ref: 180862

The Oxford Internet Institute – founded in 2001 - is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic research group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, contributing to pioneering work at the forefront of AI and ethics. The role focuses on innovative research into the ethical governance of Large Language Models (LLMs), as part of the prestigious Divirsibus Vis Plurima Solvo project.

The position is full-time and fixed term for 41 months or to the funding end date of 30 June 2029 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start 1 October 2025.

This is a four-year, high-profile research initiative funded by the European Commission, bringing together leading research teams from across the Eurozone to develop state-of-the-art multimodal LLMs. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the ethical frameworks that will guide the future of this rapidly evolving field.

This is a unique opportunity to engage in intellectually rigorous and socially impactful research, collaborate with internationally acclaimed experts, and contribute to a project that is expected to have significant academic and policy impact, and high visibility. The post offers an exceptional environment for academic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with one of the most important technological challenges of our time.

The postholder will adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials, contribute to develop new theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data, collaborate in the writing of research publications and represent the research group at external meetings/seminars/workshops and focus groups.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/DPhil in either Ethics of AI, Digital Ethics, Governance of Digital Technologies or any other relevant topic, possess excellent specialist knowledge on the ethical governance of AI, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Professor Rosaria Taddeo on Mariarosaria.taddeo@oii.ox.ac.uk. Further details including the full selection criteria are found in the Job Description provided when clicking on the "Apply" button above.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only online applications received before noon on 31 July can be considered.

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