Postdoc: AI & Military Decision-Making Ethics (STS)

Collabdemy; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in Science and Technology Studies. The role sits in the GENERAL-AI project and focuses on AI in military decision-making. Candidates must have a PhD and meet UK residency and NATO nationality requirements for security clearance.

Appointment is January 2027 to December 2031, on a full-time basis. The post is based in the Strategy and Security Institute with an interdisciplinary team and international

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (STS, sociology of science or closely related).
• Strong theoretical and methodological background in STS or sociology of science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research for Work Package 1 (WP1), AI Technology, on development and application of AI for military purposes.
• Publish findings in peer reviewed journals and books; present results to the project team and external bodies.

Education

PhD in STS or related field

Job description

University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in Science and Technology Studies. The role sits in the GENERAL-AI project and focuses on AI in military decision-making. Candidates must have a PhD and meet UK residency and NATO nationality requirements for security clearance.

Appointment is January 2027 to December 2031, on a full-time basis. The post is based in the Strategy and Security Institute with an interdisciplinary team and international