Research Assistants

Location: Oxford Internet Institute, Schwarzman Centre, Oxford, OX2 6AH 

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 are seeking four Research Assistants to join the vibrant and innovative Research Group on Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, led by Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo. We are looking for passionate, highly qualified and motivated researchers to join a world leading group to work on the ethical governance of emerging technologies in defence. 

The position is full-time and fixed term for 3 months or to the funding end date of 25 February 2026 - whichever is sooner – with an aim to start on 1 December 2025. 

The research assistants will work with a team of experts to undertake research and contribute to draft a resulting article. We are looking for RAs with a background in any of these research areas: digital ethics, governance of emerging technology and law, the ethics/governance of cybersecurity, the ethics/governance of blockchain and crypto.

Main duties include undertaking comprehensive and systematic literature reviews, writing up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources.

The ideal candidate must hold a first degree, together with relevant experience, in one or more of the following: digital ethics, governance of emerging technology and law, the ethics/governance of cybersecurity, the ethics/governance of blockchain and crypto. They will have excellent written, verbal and data presentation 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.

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 10 November can be considered.

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