Post-Doc Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race

1000scholars; Brighton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race for recruitment and development in HR. You will publish journal articles on the impact of AI recruitment tools on gender and racial inequalities at work, and collaborate with Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly on these publications.

You may present findings at conferences and contribute policy briefs with the communications team.

Qualifications

• Ideally, recently completed a PhD in AI recruitment tools or related area.
• Ability to manage own workload and support others when needed.
• Clear communication with team, line management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Publish journal articles on AI recruitment tools and gender/race inequalities at work.
• Collaborate with Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly on publications.
• Deliver in-person presentations at conferences and events.
• Coordinate with communications team to produce policy briefs and blogs.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in AI recruitment tools or related field

Job description

Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months from 1st December 2026 until 30th November 2027

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: likely to be w/c 2 November 2026 (online)

Expected start date: December 2026

About the role

As a Post-Doc Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race for recruitment and development in HR you will aim to publish journal articles on the impact of AI recruitment tools in relation to gender and racial inequalities at work. This will draw on existing and original research in this field. You will work directly with Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly, Co-Director of Digit on these publications. Where appropriate you will be expected to give in-person presentations of this research at agreed conferences and other relevant events that will promote the work of Digit and this project in particular. You will be expected to collaborate with the communications team in producing relevant policy briefs and blogs as deemed useful.

About you

Ideally, you will have recently completed a PhD in an area related to the use of AI recruitment tools and their differential impact on different gendered and racial communities. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will communicate clearly with the team, line management, and stakeholders.

About our Division/School

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus, and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Further Key Information

Please contact Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly [e-mail] for informal enquiries.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

£38,784 to £46,049. Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time