Postdoctoral Researcher in AI & Geopolitics (AI Governance Initiative)

Location: Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BD

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative as a Postdoctoral Researcher in AI & Geopolitics.

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, and training the next generation 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 & Geopolitics will contribute to and lead research on the international and geopolitical dimensions of AI governance. This includes work on topics such as international governance frameworks, great‑power competition, national security implications of AI, and the role of global institutions and norms in shaping the development and use of advanced AI systems.

The postholder will contribute to the Initiative’s research programme and 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 discussions.

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

The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under‑represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as set out in the job description, and explain how you meet them. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

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

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